Chelles 2008, lights near the airport

Summary

A witness observed yellow and orange lights slowly moving toward the ground near Charles de Gaulle Airport. The recordings, made between 23:00 and midnight, show luminous points appearing to descend. The GEIPAN suggests these lights could be the landing lights of planes approaching the airport. The explanation is that these lights are visible from up to 30 km away, and their color can vary depending on distance and atmospheric conditions. Additionally, seeing multiple planes at the same time makes it hard to estimate their actual distance, which can create the illusion that they are approaching or moving away.

The case was classified as "B" by the GEIPAN, indicating a likely observation of planes. However, since the witness did not provide precise dates or observation directions, the investigation could not be further refined. Nevertheless, the explanation based on planes landing seems plausible and consistent with the available data.