Zagreb Airport reopens after runway incident involving private jet

Zagreb Airport (Photo credi: MZLZ)

ZAGREB, 9 June 2025 – Zagreb Airport has officially reopened for all traffic from 00:51 this morning, following the successful removal of a private aircraft that had skidded off the runway on Sunday afternoon.

Below is a statement in full from the airport. 

Zagreb Airport was closed to traffic from June 8, 2025, at 3:21 PM until June 9, 2025, at 12:51 AM due to the skidding of an Air Panonia aircraft, type Cessna 525, registration 9A-JIM, onto a grassy area beside the runway. The aircraft was not carrying any passengers, and none of the crew members were injured.

No emergency alert was declared at the airport. In accordance with standard procedures for such incidents, an investigation had to be conducted first, followed by the aircraft recovery process.

Since the damaged aircraft came to a stop on a dirt surface near the edge of the runway, the recovery operation was complex and required additional time and specialized equipment to prevent further damage.

Zagreb Airport is equipped with the necessary technical resources, which were utilized in this case. In such situations, procedures are followed in accordance with established protocols, including coordination and assistance from external emergency services.

We would like to extend our special thanks to the Public Fire Department of Velika Gorica for their support and cooperation.

During the airport’s closure, a total of 59 flights were canceled—28 departures and 31 arrivals. As of this morning, operations have resumed according to the regular flight schedule.

Zagreb Airport sincerely regrets the inconvenience this incident has caused passengers. The safety of passengers, employees, and all airport users remains our highest priority, and we are taking all necessary measures to uphold it at the highest standard.