Temporary restrictions have been introduced in the perimeter of Sheremetyevo Airport’s airspace.
“Temporary restrictions have been introduced in the perimeter of Sheremetyevo Airport’s airspace due to the activation of the ‘carpet’ signal,” was stated in the airport’s Telegram channel.
The airport clarified that Sheremetyevo continues to receive and dispatch aircraft in coordination with the relevant authorities. Changes to the flight schedule are also possible. Passengers are advised to check the current status of their flights through the official channels of their airlines.
Earlier that day, it was reported that restrictions on the acceptance and release of aircraft were introduced at Moscow’s Domodedovo, Zhukovsky, and Vnukovo airports. They were later lifted.
Sheremetyevo Airport
Sheremetyevo International Airport is Moscow’s busiest airport, originally opened in 1959 as a military airfield before becoming a key civilian gateway for the Soviet Union. It gained global recognition as the primary international airport for Moscow and was notably modernized and expanded for the 1980 Summer Olympics. Today, it serves as a major hub for Aeroflot and connects Russia to destinations worldwide.
Domodedovo Airport
Domodedovo Airport is one of Moscow’s major international airports, located about 42 kilometers southeast of the city center. It opened in 1964 and was the USSR’s first airport built specifically for jet airliners, playing a key role in Soviet and later Russian civil aviation. Today, it is a major hub known for its modern terminals and extensive domestic and international flight network.
Zhukovsky Airport
Zhukovsky Airport, located southeast of Moscow, is Russia’s newest international airport, opening in 2016. It was developed primarily to relieve congestion at other Moscow airports and is built on the grounds of the historic Ramenskoye airfield, a major Soviet and Russian flight test center since the Cold War era. Today, it serves as a significant hub for cargo and charter passenger flights.
Vnukovo Airport
Vnukovo Airport, located in southwest Moscow, is one of Russia’s oldest and busiest airports, having opened in 1941 for military transport during World War II. It later evolved into a major civilian hub, famously serving as the primary airport for government flights and state visits. Today, it operates as a key international and domestic gateway for the Russian capital.
