Unearthed World War I Explosive Triggers Nighttime Demolition

War-time explosive uncovered during building project at Frankfurt Airport, planned defusal scheduled for the same night.

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2025 September 17 . 9:03 AM

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Unearthed World War I explosive during construction work - Evening explosion threat

Unearthed World War I Explosive Triggers Nighttime Demolition

Frankfurt Airport, Germany, has found itself in an unusual situation after the discovery of a World War II bomb during construction work. The unexploded device, from the World War II era, was found in the southern part of the airport, causing a halt in construction activities.

Despite initial concerns, flight operations at the airport have not been disrupted. The bomb discovery occurred on the construction site, and the airport operator, Fraport, has made the necessary announcements regarding the situation.

The defusal of the bomb is scheduled for later tonight, at 11:00 PM. The safety perimeter around the bomb site extends 500 meters, and the nearby Intercity Hotel and a construction site are being evacuated as a precaution.

The defusal process does not affect the scheduled defusal of the bomb. The company responsible for the discovery site in Frankfurt am Main is not explicitly mentioned in the provided search results.

During the defusal operation, the A5 highway will be closed. Passengers are advised to plan for potential delays and check their flight status. The defusal will not affect flight operations due to Frankfurt's nighttime flight ban.

The bomb discovery has disrupted construction work at Frankfurt Airport, but the airport remains operational for passengers. The airport authorities assure the public that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure the safe defusal of the bomb and minimal disruption to airport operations.