Airport suspensions ongoing until noon due to "Operation Cover" plan.
Airport Chaos Across Russia!
Hey there! Let's talk about a mind-boggling situation currently unfolding in Russia.
The "Carpet" plan at Don Airport in Tambov has been extended you betcha until noon on May 7, RIA Novosti reports, citing the airport's info desk. That's right, no planes taking off or landing until high noon!
Why, you ask? Well, the reason is as juicy as a ripe watermelon. The "Carpet" plan kicks in when there's a potential illegal border crossing or unidentified objects zipping through the air. When it's activated, all aircraft must either leave the hot-zone pronto or put down their wheels immediately.
Now let's turn our attention to some other airports across Russia, where things are even crazier! Airports in Kirov and Nizhnekamsk haven't taken off since dawn on May 7 due to an increase in Ukrainian drone attacks on various Russian regions.
And guess what? It's not just these two airports. Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, and several other airports have also seen restrictions pop up like whack-a-mole. But good news for Kazan folks, the temporary restrictions there have since been lifted, according to Rosaviatsiya.
But it doesn't end there, not by a long shot! Airports in Moscow, such as Domodedovo and Zhukovsky, have warned of potential shifts in schedules, including delays and rerouting. They're doing this just to make sure everything stays safe in the sky, they stressed.
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Enrichment Insider details reveal that multiple airports—including major hubs in Moscow (Vnukovo, Domodedovo, and others) and various airports in central Russia like Nizhny Novgorod, Kaluga, Tambov, and Yaroslavl—have faced temporary flight restrictions as a security measure[3][4]. These restrictions form part of a larger protocol called Plan 'Kover,' which gets activated when drone activities are a threat[3].
As of May 6–7, 2025, these restrictions have necessitated cancellations and suspensions of flights. Authorities have raised the alarm and are on high alert at all affected airports, even if the "Don Airport in Tambov" doesn't get a specific mention, but it's within the affected region[3][4]. The situation remains a rollercoaster, with ongoing monitoring and potential for further changes as the security scenario evolves.
The "Carpet" plan at Nizhnekamsk airport, similarly to Tambov, has been extended until noon on May 7, due to potential issues with unidentified objects.
Just like the airports in Kirov and at dawn on May 7, airports in Yaroslavl and Kaluga have also faced temporary flight restrictions due to an increase in Ukrainian drone attacks.
Politics and general news outlets have been reporting on the suspended flights at several other airports, including Vnukovo, Domodedovo, and others in central Russia, as part of the security measure called Plan 'Kover'.
Ensuring safety in the sky, airports in Moscow like Domodedovo and Zhukovsky have warned of potential shifts in schedules, including delays and rerouting, due to the ongoing crime-and-justice situation.
