Flight restrictions imposed at Zhukovsky and Kaluga airports
Snafu at Airports in Moscow Region: Restrictions on Flights at Zhukovsky Airport and Others
Hey there, folks! Buckle up as we delve into the latest aviation chaos stirring up in the Moscow region. Sure, we've all had our share of flight delays, but this one's got a twist - safety concerns triggered by Ukrainian drone attacks!
According to Artem Koreniago, the official rep of Rosaviatsiya, Zhukovsky Airport in Ramensky district, and Kaluga are now off-limits for incoming and outgoing flights. That's not all, an hour back, at 15:20 Moscow time, similar measures were carried out at Ivanovo and Yaroslavl airports. But fear not, restrictions have been eased at some airports.
But why, you ask? Well, it's all about ensuring the safety of civil aircraft flights due to a wave of drone strikes hailing from Ukraine. These safety concerns have led to temporary closures at not just Zhukovsky, but also at airports like Domodedovo, Vnukovo, Nizhny Novgorod, Kirov, and Yaroslavl.
To give you a lowdown on the situation at these airports:
- Zhukovsky: Safety measures instigated the temporary restrictions as of May 6, 2025[3].
- Domodedovo and Vnukovsky: These Moscow airports join the list due to the evolving drone threat[5].
- Nizhny Novgorod, Kirov, Yaroslavl: Similar safety concerns forced the suspension of flights at these airports as well[5].
So, passengers are advised to brace for disrupted travel plans, including flight cancellations and delays, resulting from these restrictions[1][4][5]. That's all from us for now. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing situation!
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- In response to the escalating drone threat originating from Ukraine, officials have temporarily closed several airports in the Moscow region, including Zhukovsky Airport in Ramensky district and Kaluga.
- Similar safety measures have also been implemented at Ivanovo Airport and Yaroslavl Airport, with the latter joining the list just an hour ago at 15:20 Moscow time.
- The affected airports also include Domodedovo and Vnukovo in Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, Kirov, and Yaroslavl, as authorities seek to ensure the safety of civil aircraft flights.
- As a result of these closures, passengers should anticipate disruptions to their travel plans, including flight cancellations and delays.
