The force said there was “no evidence” to suggest the threat was credible.
Highlands & Islands Airports (HIAL), which operates and manages Kirkwall Airport, took to X to advise passengers to contact their airline for flight updates.
Flights at Kirkwall Airport are currently disrupted due to an ongoing incident. We would advise passengers to contact their airline for flight updates.
— Highlands & Islands Airports (@Hial_Airports) January 4, 2025
Operations are now returning to normal, although HIAL advised that there be may some ongoing delays.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 10.50am today, Saturday, January 4, 2025, police were made aware of a threatening communication made to Kirkwall Airport.
“At this time there is no evidence to suggest the threat was credible. Enquiries into the incident are continuing.”