MAJORCA airport has been thrown into chaos after a mystery drone was spotted hovering over it.
Flights were unable to take off or land for a period from around 6pm UK time – with several planes forced to divert to other airports.
FlightRadar24 reported: “Operations at Palma de Mallorca Airport are currently suspended because of a drone in the airspace.
“Last landing was at 18:58 local time (5.58pm UK time).
“Several flights are diverting to other airports.”
Passengers have been left starting at a departures board clogged with delays.
A flight arriving from Gatwick is listed as delayed – suggesting it could have been turned away from landing.
Planes were able to touch down again safely at around 6:30pm UK time, it was reported.
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