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Temporary flight restrictions imposed at three Moscow airports
Three Moscow-area airports restricted arrivals and departures on October 21: Vnukovo, Domodedovo and Zhukovsky.
Russia’s aviation agency said the limits were for flight safety, but did not give further details.
The restrictions came after Russian air defences said they had downed 373 Ukrainian drones overnight across several regions, including the Moscow region.
Moscow’s mayor had also said three drones were destroyed as they approached the city on the evening of October 20.
The measures temporarily limited airport operations, although no specific flight cancellations or delays were reported.
The restrictions were described as temporary, but no end time was given.
Temporary restrictions on aircraft arrivals and departures were imposed at three Moscow-area airports.
The airports are Vnukovo, Domodedovo and Zhukovsky.
Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency said the restrictions were introduced to ensure flight safety.
The reports were published on October 21, 2026.
- Who
- Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency announced the restrictions.
- What
- Temporary restrictions were imposed on aircraft arrivals and departures.
- When
- October 21, 2026; the reports do not state the exact time the restrictions began.
- Where
- Vnukovo, Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports in the Moscow area.
- Why
- To ensure flight safety, according to the agency.
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Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that three drones had been destroyed on approach to Moscow.
Temporary flight restrictions were imposed at Kostroma and Yaroslavl airports, and some other airports operated flights with approval from the relevant authorities.
Temporary restrictions on arrivals and departures were imposed at Vnukovo, Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports.
- Airports affected
- Vnukovo, Domodedovo and Zhukovsky
- Restriction
- Temporary limits on aircraft arrivals and departures
- Reason
- Flight safety
- Report date
- October 21, 2026
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What people are saying
The restrictions were adopted to ensure flight safety.