A number of departures and arrival flights were held up on Thursday morning after a drone was discovered near the airport, The Herald has reported.
Police were called to the scene to investigate the incident, a spokesperson for the airport confirmed.
Operating a drone within the airport’s flight restriction zone is a criminal offence which can lead up to five years in prison and an unlimited fine.
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An Edinburgh Airport spokesperson has urged drone operators to be aware of their own responsibilities and of the flight restriction zones in place at the airport.
A spokesperson for Edinburgh Airport told The Herald: “Flights were held due to the presence of a drone within the exclusion zone, which police investigated.
“It is imperative that drone operators are aware of their responsibilities and are aware of the flight restriction zones and potential penalties.
“The safety of passengers and staff is always paramount.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 11.10am on Thursday, 9 October, 2025, we received a report of a drone within restricted air space over Edinburgh Airport.
“Officers attended and a man was traced. He has been charged in connection, and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
“There was no threat to the public.”