Update on Moscow Area Airports After Drone-Related Disruptions
Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport has resumed operations after the disruption period. The information came from a TASS source speaking to stakeholders involved in the response. The agency indicated that the airport is now handling outbound and inbound flights again, signaling a return to normal service levels at this major hub. (Source: TASS)
Meanwhile, restrictions remain in effect at Moscow’s other major airports, Vnukovo, Domodedovo, and Zhukovsky. Some flights have been redirected, and portions of the fleet were diverted to alternative airports or waiting areas as the system re-stabilizes. The situation has caused several inbound services to be redirected toward neighboring cities, including Nizhny Novgorod and St. Petersburg, where temporary handling capabilities are being utilized while operations continue to normalize. (Source: TASS)
Earlier updates indicated that the drone incidents led to repeated ground handling at Vnukovo and Domodedovo during the night. Temporary carpet-mode restrictions were reported, affecting both the reception and departure windows at Sheremetyevo and Zhukovsky. In many cases, aircraft were moved to holding patterns or remote parking zones to manage safety checks and traffic flow as authorities work to restore full operational capacity. (Source: TASS)
Plans to implement additional precautionary measures were also noted in the surrounding regions, including portions of the Ryazan and Tula areas, and parts of the Moscow region such as Serpukhov and Kolomna. Similar measures were described in Kaluga and Obninsk as authorities coordinate a broader response aimed at ensuring air traffic safety while the airspace remains under heightened monitoring. (Source: TASS)
On August 30, the governor of Pskov Region, Mikhail Vedernikov, provided information about drone-related incidents impacting Pskov airport operations. This acknowledgement aligns with broader national concerns about the security landscape affecting regional air facilities and flight schedules. (Source: TASS)
Reports preceding these events noted a rise in drone activity historically affecting Russian air operations, prompting the heightened state of alert across multiple airports. The evolving situation has underscored the need for continuous risk assessment, rapid response protocols, and clear communication with travelers as service levels adapt to new security realities. (Source: TASS)
Authorities emphasize that passenger safety remains the top priority as teams work to restore steady flight traffic. Travelers are advised to stay in touch with airline advisories and airport announcements for the latest arrival and departure information. The coordination among federal and regional agencies continues to guide the restoration process and to minimize disruption where possible. (Source: TASS)