Russia: Authorities extend flight restrictions at 10 southern and central airports and at one airport in Crimea until at least April 25

Event

Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) has extended a ban on flight operations at 10 airports in southern and central parts of the country and at one airport in Russian-occupied Crimea until at least 03:45 MSK April 25. Impacted airports include Rostov-on-Don Airport (RVI), Krasnodar International Airport (KRR), Anapa Airport (AAQ), Gelendzhik Airport (GDZ), Elista International Airport (ESL), Belgorod International Airport (EGO), Bryansk International Airport (BZK), Lipetsk Airport (LPK), Kursk Vostochny Airport (URS), and Voronezh International Airport (VOZ) in Russia, in addition to Simferopol International Airport (SIP) in Russian-occupied Crimea.

Context

Russian authorities imposed restrictions on flight operations at these airports following the invasion of Ukraine Feb. 24 and have continually extended them for approximately one week at a time. Authorities are likely to continue to repeatedly extend these measures in the coming weeks.

Advice

Confirm flight status with carriers if booked to travel via affected airports; do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed. Plan alternative itineraries if necessary.