Elderly Woman Drives Onto Airfield at Appleton Airport

An elderly woman accidentally drove through an open but guarded gate at Appleton International Airport, causing a brief security concern as she navigated onto a restricted service road near a runway. The gate was open for construction traffic, and despite a security guard's attempts to flag her down, she proceeded onto the airfield. Airport officials confirmed that no passengers or employees were in danger during the incident, and the situation was resolved quickly with the runway briefly closed for inspection. Authorities emphasized that the event was unintentional and there were no operational disruptions following the incident. Airport management stated they are reviewing the situation but do not currently foresee any changes to security procedures. The incident has raised questions about security protocols at the airport, but officials maintain compliance with FAA and TSA guidelines.