IndiGo Flight Diverted After Fox Spotted on Kolkata Runway

An IndiGo flight was diverted moments before touchdown at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata after a fox was spotted on the runway, triggering immediate safety protocols. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and specialized security personnel responded swiftly to secure the airfield and clear the obstruction.

Following standard airport security procedures, personnel launched an extensive search operation to ensure the safety of aircraft operations. All compartments, baggage hold areas, and sections of the runway were systematically screened to confirm there were no further hazards.

The diversion of the aircraft underscores the challenges airports face in managing wildlife intrusions on active runways. Such incidents, while uncommon, require immediate coordinated response between aviation authorities and security agencies to maintain flight safety standards.

The status of the diverted flight and any impact on passenger schedules was not immediately disclosed. Kolkata airport authorities did not issue an immediate statement regarding the incident or the timeline for resuming normal runway operations.