An unidentified object at 10,000 feet caused a disruption in air traffic for approximately one hour at Gaziantep Airport in Türkiye. Around 10 PM local time last night, pilots from multiple flights reported seeing lights that prompted the halt. The object was not visible on radar, leading to the precautionary suspension of flights. In footage captured from a plane preparing for takeoff, the pilot stated, “We couldn’t identify the object, so we have no choice but to wait.” As of now, there is still no explanation for the incident, which left air traffic at a standstill.
Below are links to the footage from inside the plane, showing passengers expressing their frustration over the delay:
For more details, check the news article here: Hurriyet News
That’s quite an intriguing incident! The fact that an unidentified object caused such a significant disruption in air traffic is definitely concerning. It’s understandable that passengers were frustrated, but safety must always come first. The inability to detect the object on radar adds an extra layer of mystery—one can only wonder what it was. I’d be curious to see if there are any further investigations or official statements regarding this unidentified phenomenon. Hopefully, we can get some clarity on what happened soon! Thanks for sharing the links; I’ll check out the footage!