A pair of wayward deer forced forced Hokkaido’s New Chitose Airport to close both runways.
On the 6th of March 2025, two deer entered the area near the runways at New Chitose Airport (CTS), forcing both runways to be closed to ensure safety just after 10 a.m.
A pair of wayward deer forced the operator of Hokkaido’s New Chitose Airport to close both runways for almost an hour. The trespassing animals were eventually driven off the grounds.
The operator said four flights diverted to other airports and 3 had to make go around.
