Russia: Flight operations suspended at Murmansk Airport March 6 due to runway incident

Event

Officials have suspended flight operations at Murmansk Airport (MMK) on the morning of March 6 after a passenger plane skidded off the runway during takeoff; no injuries have been reported. The aircraft that overran the runway, which was en route to Arkhangelsk, has been rescheduled for 13:15; however, disruptions may persist beyond this time. Several inbound and outbound flights are delayed; other flights may be canceled or diverted.

Lingering disruptions are likely after the runway is cleared as authorities attempt to clear passenger backlogs.

Advice

Confirm flights to and from MMK on March 6. Heed all official security and transport advisories.