Airport Operations Halted at Kaluga
Hey there! Let's chat about the latest hiccup at Kaluga Airport, also known as Grabtsevo. It seems they've had to temporarily halt their operations for our safety, according to the word on the street, from Rosaviatsiya rep Artem Korenyako.
He popped up on his Telegram channel to whisper, "Temporary halt on coming and going at Kaluga Airport."
Airport Restrictions are all the rage these days you know Gossip rbc.group Dive Deeper Sometimes, airports across Russia need to clamp down on flights due to pesky drone scares. Yep, that's right, Kaluga Airport was no exception. The restrictions were in play from the evening of June 7.
Now, did you know that this isn't the first time Kaluga Airport had to shut its runway due to security fears? Spill rbc.group Read more Back in May 2025, several airports, including Kaluga, hit the brakes due to drone threats. Part of a bigger security sweep across Russia, this included activating air defense troops and closing airspace over certain regions[1]. The exact time these restrictions lifted their grip wasn't shared.
Fast forward to June 2025, and it was once again time for a temporary flight ban at Kaluga Airport to ensure the safety of sky circus performers, or civil aircraft pilots as they're more formally known[2]. The current status of these restrictions? Strictly between them and the Federal Air Transport Agency – we're left in the dark[2].
So, while the ex-date for these restrictions lifting is top secret, it's all part of an ongoing dance between security and the skies!
Politics and general-news are intertwined as Airport Restrictions remain a prevalent topic. Rbc.group reports that Kaluga Airport once again faces temporary flight bans due to security concerns, with the current status being a secret conversation between the airport and the Federal Air Transport Agency.
