A bomb scare was triggered at Charleroi Airport in Brussels when an explosive device was detected upon landing at the Belgian airport on a plane from Portugal. The aircraft, transporting 166 passengers, was rerouted to a remote area of the airport, where it was promptly enclosed within a security perimeter. Concurrently, all operations at the airport were placed on hold. The evacuation of passengers on board the aircraft was completed without incident. Regular air traffic resumed after several hours. However, no further details were provided regarding the event.
Brussels Charleroi airport bombing alert
Type of event:
Explosive Risk, Safety & Security
May 13, 2025