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On Sunday, a group of travellers set up numerous caravans at Beaune-Challanges airfield. The runway was immediately closed, severely disrupting aviation. Attempted unauthorised connection to an electrical panel and threats to set fire to the maintenance building were reported.
The Challanges airfield (Beaune-Challanges) in Beaune has been closed after a group of travellers set up numerous caravans on its grounds on Sunday afternoon. The runway was immediately closed, severely disrupting local aviation activity.
Authorities arrived on site; the gendarmerie is conducting an inspection using a drone. According to sources, an attempted unauthorised connection to an electrical panel and threats to set fire to the maintenance building were recorded.
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The Challanges airfield in Beaune was closed after numerous caravans were set up on its grounds. The runway was immediately closed, severely disruptin...
The Challanges airfield in Beaune was closed after numerous caravans were set up on its grounds. The runway was immediately closed, severely disrupting local aviation activity. Authorities arrived at the scene, and the gendarmerie is conducting inspections using a drone.
A large group of travellers set up numerous caravans at Beaune-Challanges airfield on Sunday afternoon. The runway was immediately closed, severely di...
A large group of travellers set up numerous caravans at Beaune-Challanges airfield on Sunday afternoon. The runway was immediately closed, severely disrupting local aviation. Authorities arrived on site, and the gendarmerie is conducting inspections using a drone. An attempt to illegally connect to a live electrical box and threats to set fire to the maintenance building were reported.
Updated: 25.07.2026
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