Tambov airport temporarily suspends arrivals and departures
In short
Tambov airport temporarily stopped accepting and dispatching aircraft on Oct. 18, Russian news agencies reported, citing Rosaviatsiya. The agency said the restrictions were needed for flight safety.
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Temporary restrictions on aircraft arrivals and departures were introduced at Tambov airport on Oct. 18, RIA Novosti reported, citing Rosaviatsiya. [ 2 ]
The aviation agency said the restrictions at the airport, also identified as Donskoye, were necessary to ensure flight safety. [ 2 ]
Interfax reported on Sunday evening that the airport was temporarily neither accepting nor dispatching aircraft. It cited an agency statement published on the Max messaging service. [ 3 ]
Why it matters
The restrictions halt both arrivals and departures at Tambov airport. Rosaviatsiya described the measure as temporary and necessary for flight safety.
Key facts
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- When arrivals and departures will resume. The supplied reports give no end time for the temporary restrictions.