Large WWII Bomb Safely Detonated at Singapore Airport

Singapore A 250 kg WWII bomb that was discovered at an airport terminal construction site was rendered safe with no impact on airport operations, according to the Changi Airport Group (CAG).

Following its discovery, the ordnance was examined by the Singapore Armed Forces' EOD team and determined to be unsafe to move, requiring a controlled on-site disposal. The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) reported that personnel from the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Explosives Defence Group constructed protective works to mitigate any fragmentation resulting from the disposal operation.

MINDEF said that EOD worked with personnel from the police, the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA), CAAS, and CAG to protect the public and minimize any airport disruptions.

In a statement, CAG said, "The infrastructure and systems in the vicinity of the site were checked, and no issues were observed."

Vincent Hwa, director of air traffic services at the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) confirmed that, "Since flight paths did not traverse over the disposal site, no airspace restrictions were imposed. There was no impact to flight operations."