WILLEMSTAD - For the second time this week, unusual and unidentified aircraft have been spotted in the airspace above Curaçao. The island’s air traffic control authority, DC-ANSP, based in Mahuma, confirmed to local media that multiple “non-identifiable aerial objects” have been observed in recent days.
The sightings were concerning enough for DC-ANSP to issue a special aviation bulletin over the weekend, warning all pilots operating in and out of Curaçao, Aruba, and Bonaire to exercise “extreme caution.”
Unidentified Aircraft Observed After the Weekend
According to the organization’s director, the mysterious observations did not stop after the weekend; additional sightings have occurred since then. Air traffic controllers have been unable to classify the objects, and no official identification has yet been made.
FAA Issued Warning Before the Weekend
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had already issued an alert before the weekend, advising American commercial and private aircraft to remain vigilant in the region’s airspace.
The FAA warning, combined with the regional bulletin, highlights growing concern about the origin, purpose, and potential safety risks posed by the unidentified aircraft.
Aviation Authorities Monitoring Situation Closely
DC-ANSP states it is in continuous communication with regional and international aviation partners to determine the nature of the sightings and assess any possible threat to civilian aviation.
Air traffic controllers and pilots have been instructed to immediately report any unusual radar or visual contact.
For now, the situation remains under active investigation, and additional safety updates are expected as authorities gather more information.