Savannah airport reopens after 'security risk' evacuation, ground stop

SAVANNAH, Ga. - Portions of the Savannah airport were evacuated Saturday afternoon due to a "security risk."

SAV ground stop, security risk at airport

What we know:

Passengers were redirected to parking garage areas, flights were held at their origin and drivers were rerouted away from the airport.

The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport made the announcement via social media on May 3.

They also warned customers could experience delays as a result.

Just after 3 p.m., the airport resumed normal operations and the ground stop was lifted.

What we don't know:

Not much else is known about the potential "security risk." The airport did not expand on what the situation was, nor what agencies cleared it to reopen.

Local media are reporting a bomb threat, but FOX 5 Atlanta has not independently confirmed that claim.