LONDON — Thousands of passengers were delayed, diverted or stuck on planes Thursday as the only runway at Britain’s Gatwick Airport remained closed into a second day after drones were spotted over the airfield. The airport south of London — Britain’s second-busiest by passenger numbers — closed its runway Wednesday evening after two drones were spotted. Gatwick normally operates throughout the night but the number of flights is restricted because of noise limitations. Gatwick briefly closed its runway last year when a drone was spotted in the area. Flying a drone near an airport carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 20, 2018 10:41 UTC