PHOENIX — Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport after a threat was received Thursday night.
The FBI says "a security incident occurred regarding a British Airways flight from London to Phoenix" and a threat was received at the airport.
After the plane landed, it was determined that there was no threat to the plane, passengers or crew.
Officials say the alert has since been cleared.
HAPPENING NOW: Several law enforcement officers are spread across runway 26 at @PHXSkyHarbor. @abc15 is here, has calls and emails in to police & airport officials to learn why. Passengers inside airport - please DM me if you’re hearing something on the PA system. pic.twitter.com/TXOYlGMBxA
— Venton Blandin (@VentonBlandinTV) March 24, 2023
Sky Harbor officials say there have been some delays "due to a temporary closure" on the north runway.
No passengers at the airport were evacuated, according to Sky Harbor officials.
The investigation into the threat is in the initial stages, according to the FBI.
No further information is currently available.
