On Friday, June 24, 2022, at approximately 4 p.m., an unattended luggage item was located at Midland International Air and Space Port.
A news release detailed that TSA examined the package. The Midland Police Department Bomb Squad was dispatched to further investigate the luggage. MPD’s bomb squad determined the luggage was not dangerous.
During this time, airport employees and passengers were evacuated from the terminal building.
Just after 6 p.m., airport employees were allowed to return inside and not long after passengers were allowed inside, the release said.
The owner of the unattended luggage was located. It was determined the owner did not purposefully leave the bag behind.
As a result of the investigation, a few flights were canceled. In addition, some flights were delayed, the release said.
Airport operations is working to see that all passengers are accommodated.
