A drone detected in the area around Sofia Airport caused delays in the landing of some planes this evening, the airport's press center reported to BTA.
There are no diverted flights, only deviations from the schedule in connection with flight safety.
The competent services and the Ministry of Interior have been notified to investigate the case, the airport specified.
The National Board for the Investigation of Accidents in Air, Water and Rail Transport confirmed the case to BTA and indicated that according to initial information, the drone was detected at the threshold of runway 09, from the capital's "Hristo Botev" district, after which it disappeared.
The airport recalled that the control of drones over airports and along aircraft airways is strictly prohibited.