Overview
- The runway was closed briefly after a landing aircraft struck a hare on Sunday evening, airport spokesperson Uwe Schuhart said.
- Flight‑radar data and airport statements show two aircraft landed after holding and a Swiss flight was diverted to Leipzig/Halle while checks were carried out.
- Airport staff followed special inspection procedures and confirmed the involved plane sustained no damage before operations resumed.
- Dresden Airport is enclosed by a more than two‑metre fence and uses routine patrols, but officials say small animals can still reach the runway.
- The airport is evaluating the incident to examine how the hare accessed the airfield and whether changes to perimeter checks or wildlife controls are needed.