South Yorkshire Police warn of drone risk as work to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport continues

South Yorkshire Police have issued a warning about the use of drones over Doncaster Sheffield Airport, as work continues to reopen the travel hub.

The airfield remains under rules enforced by the Civil Aviation Authority and The Air Navigation Order 2016, despite not yet welcoming the landing of commercial flights.

Earlier this year it was revealed the company that runs Munich International Airport will be involved in the reopening of the transport hub, which has been shut since 2022.

Work is now underway with a view to resuming commercial flights in early 2026.

South Yorkshire Police says the use of drones presents 'a substantial hazard to aviation..'

PC Tim Croson from South Yorkshire Police said: “The safety of the airspace around Doncaster Sheffield Airport is a top priority and, in the weeks since the first aircraft returned to the airport in December, we have received multiple reports of unauthorised drones flying over the area.

“This is extremely dangerous as pilots of manned aircraft must have safe access to take off, land, and taxi around the aerodrome.

"The Air Navigation Order 2016 states “A person must not recklessly or negligently act in a manner likely to endanger an aircraft, or any person in an aircraft”, and those in breach of regulations may face further action.”

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