Belarus: Flight disruptions likely at Minsk National Airport May 23 after passenger airplane makes unscheduled landing

Event

Flight disruptions are likely at Minsk National Airport (MSQ) after a Ryanair flight (FR4978) made an unscheduled landing the afternoon of May 23 amid unconfirmed reports of a suspicious device aboard the plane. Emergency services have deployed to MSQ. Further details are unavailable at present.

If disruptions do occur, they are likely to persist at MSQ as security personnel continue their investigations and reposition aircraft.

Advice

Confirm the status of flights at MSQ prior to departing for the facility. Follow security force directives if near the affected area.