Focus Taiwan
Date: 2019/12/31
By: Lee Hsin-Yin

Taipei, Dec. 31 (CNA) A drone intrusion was reported at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Tuesday, leading to its temporary closure, the airport management company said.

Flight arrivals were suspended immediately after a pilot reported at 7 p.m. seeing a drone about 4.5 nautical miles from the airport, according to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Co. (TIAC).

Runways were closed at the airport until 8 p.m., affecting 12 flights, TIAC said.    [FULL  STORY]