Bodø Airport in Norway has been temporarily closed following a power outage that was reported by the utility company Arva at 6:54 PM. According to their official website, the outage is being addressed, and personnel are currently working to locate and rectify the fault. In the meantime, the airport has stopped all traffic operations, despite having received incoming flights prior to the shutdown.

Ylva Celius Trulsen, a press officer from Avinor, confirmed to VG that the airport had to halt operations until power is restored. The company is taking necessary precautions for flight safety, indicating that no further flights will be allowed to land or take off until the situation is resolved. Information on the expected resolution time for the power restoration has been provided by Arva, stating that it is anticipated to be fixed by 10 PM.

This incident highlights the vulnerability of critical infrastructure such as airports to power disruptions, emphasizing the importance of efficient emergency protocols and swift responses from utility companies. As Bodø Airport serves as a significant hub in the region, the closure could have a notable impact on travel schedules and local connectivity, especially for passengers who are dependent on flights for both personal and business travels.