Flight operations at Munich Airport were temporarily suspended on Sunday evening after a fire alarm and the smell of smoke were reported in the control tower. Traffic resumed after the all-clear, following a precautionary evacuation of the tower.
The response involved Munich Airport, Deutsche Flugsicherung, the airport fire brigade and federal police. According to later reports, the disruption was caused by a defective component in the ventilation system rather than an actual fire. The stoppage began at around 8:33 pm and led to delays and diversions across the airport.
Some flights were diverted to Salzburg, and the affected part of the system was later replaced. The incident briefly disrupted operations at one of Germany’s busiest hubs, affecting departures, arrivals and onward connections.