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Cable fire at Stuttgart Airport: Flight operating paralyzed!
Cable fire at Stuttgart Airport on October 1, 2025 leads to flight cancellations and diversions. Trail and arrival times affected.
Cable fire at Stuttgart Airport: Flight operating paralyzed!
On Wednesday evening, October 1, 2025, there was a cable fire at Stuttgart Airport, which significantly impaired flight operations. How Mercury reported, the fire was discovered in a company building of the airport at around 8 p.m. and led to the fact that the entire air traffic had to be stopped for about an hour.
After the alarm report had been received, all departures failed from 7:50 p.m. However, the runways could be released for arrivals in the late evening of the same day after the fire brigade was deployed until late into the night. Fortunately, the passengers were not in danger during the incident, but two firefighters had to be taken to the hospital as a precaution, but without serious injuries. The exact causes of the fire and the extent of the damage are currently still unknown, as well as daily news determined.
Impact on air traffic
As a result of the cable fire, the airport was severely restricted. From Thursday morning, October 2, there were numerous delays and cancellations. Loud SWP Seven departures were late this morning alone and one was completely painted. The arrivals also had to deal with delays, and a total of eleven aircraft were affected. In addition, some flights had to be diverted to Nuremberg, Munich or Frankfurt.
Some airlines even received special permission to allow their flights to land in Stuttgart after 11:30 p.m. to allow passengers to return. Passengers and those collecting them have been asked to regularly check the status of their flights to avoid any inconvenience.
outlook
The airport farms are working on examining and removing the damage in order to ensure smooth running operations as quickly as possible. The passengers are asked to keep an eye on their flights and to inquire directly at the airlines about possible changes. The incident showed how quickly the processes can change at Baden-Württemberg's largest airport, and it reminds us of how important a stable infrastructure is for air traffic.