Unauthorized Drone Disrupts Landings at Charlotte Airport

Drone Intrusion at Charlotte Airport

• ⚠️ An unauthorized drone was detected directly over the approach path for runway 36 right at Charlotte Airport.
• 🎯 The drone was initially reported west of the runway but drifted over the approach, posing a significant hazard to landing aircraft.

Air Traffic Control Response

• ✈️ Air traffic control issued multiple warnings to pilots, informing them of the drone's presence and potential need to execute a go-around.
• 📞 Controllers attempted to contact the drone operator to have the aircraft removed from the restricted airspace.
• 🚨 Pilots were instructed to continue their approach cautiously while ATC worked to resolve the situation.

Aircraft Maneuvers

• 🔄 Several aircraft were either instructed to go around or were prepared to do so if the drone did not move.
• 📈 Pilots maintained communication with ATC, confirming instructions and reporting their status as they navigated the unexpected obstacle.

Resolution and Safety Measures

• ✅ The drone eventually moved out of the way, allowing aircraft to continue their landings safely.
• 🔒 The incident highlights the ongoing challenge of unauthorized drone activity in and around airports, emphasizing the need for strict airspace management.