Several Russian air hubs in the south and central regions remain shuttered, with official statements confirming no immediate reopening. The information comes from RIA News, citing a representative from airport press services who identified the current lack of updates on when Elista, Voronezh, and Belgorod airports might resume operations. (Source: RIA News)
As of now, there is no announced timeline for reopening these three facilities. The situation mirrors a broader pattern across the region, where a number of airports have kept flight restrictions in place. Since February 24, 2022, the list of airports enforcing a restricted flight regime has included Anapa, Belgorod, Bryansk, Voronezh, Gelendzhik, Krasnodar, Kursk, Lipetsk, Rostov-on-Don, Simferopol, and Elista. The continued closures reflect ongoing safety and security considerations that authorities have prioritized in the wake of recent disruptions. (Reference: regional press summaries)
There has been some discussion about potential changes in Krasnodar, driven by reports from an official Telegram channel and remarks attributed to the Governor of the Krasnodar Territory, Veniamin Kondratyev. The channel suggested that flight safety for Krasnodar had been assessed and that only a few testing steps remained, including a test flight from Moscow’s Vnukovo airport to Pashkovsky. However, these notes require careful verification from official sources, and no definitive reopening date has been publicly confirmed. (Cited commentary: local communications channels and governor statements)
In related coverage, earlier reports highlighted recurring incidents where birds interacting with aircraft were noted among factors affecting Russian flights. The aviation landscape continues to emphasize vigilance and ongoing monitoring of wildlife interactions as part of broader airport operation safety protocols. (Background context from prior industry reporting)