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Beaune-Challanges airfield closed after caravans set up

01.06.2026 12:27 1 min 2 sources РУС
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Beaune-Challanges airfield closed after caravans set up
Original source: Info-Beaune.com

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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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