Kostroma and Yaroslavl airports restrict flights; Yaroslavl again a day later
In short
On 21 October, temporary restrictions on accepting and releasing aircraft were introduced at the airports of Kostroma and Yaroslavl, according to RIA Novosti, TASS and Interfax. Interfax, citing Rosaviatsia, said Nizhny Novgorod was also affected, while Gelendzhik resumed normal work. On 22 October, TASS, RIA Novosti and Interfax reported restrictions at Yaroslavl airport.
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Temporary restrictions on accepting and releasing aircraft were introduced at the airports of Kostroma and Yaroslavl, RIA Novosti and TASS reported on 21 October. RIA Novosti quoted the statement as saying the restrictions are necessary to ensure flight safety. TASS's headline said the airports had suspended accepting and releasing aircraft. [ 1 , 2 ]
Interfax, citing Rosaviatsia's channel in the Max messenger, said the restrictions applied to Kostroma (Sokerkino) and Yaroslavl (Tunoshna). It added that Nizhny Novgorod's Chkalov airport was working in coordination with the relevant bodies, and that Gelendzhik airport had returned to normal operation. Interfax also said Sochi airport had suspended work earlier overnight and that Moscow's Vnukovo was receiving and sending aircraft in coordination. [ 3 ]
On 22 October, TASS and RIA Novosti reported that temporary restrictions had been introduced at Yaroslavl airport. TASS's summary said they are necessary to ensure flight safety. Interfax, citing Rosaviatsia in Max, reported that restrictions on accepting and releasing aircraft were introduced at Yaroslavl, and its headline said the airport had suspended work. [ 4 , 5 , 6 ]
The documents do not say how long the restrictions lasted, whether Kostroma was still affected on 22 October, or what caused them beyond flight safety. [ 1 , 3 , 4 , 6 ]
Why it matters
The restrictions limit aircraft arrivals and departures at the named airports. The documents give no cause beyond flight safety and no end time, so the scale of any disruption is not stated.
Key facts
- Temporary restrictions on accepting and releasing aircraft were introduced at the airports of Kostroma and Yaroslavl on 21 October. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Interfax, citing Rosaviatsia, named the airports as Kostroma (Sokerkino) and Yaroslavl (Tunoshna). [ 3 ]
- RIA Novosti quoted the statement as saying the restrictions are necessary to ensure flight safety. [ 1 ]
- Rosaviatsia said Nizhny Novgorod's Chkalov airport was operating in coordination with the relevant bodies and Gelendzhik airport had returned to normal operation, Interfax reported. [ 3 ]
- Interfax reported that Sochi airport had suspended work earlier overnight, and that Moscow's Vnukovo was receiving and sending aircraft in coordination. [ 3 ]
- On 22 October, TASS, RIA Novosti and Interfax reported temporary restrictions at Yaroslavl airport. [ 4 , 5 , 6 ]
Confirmed by several sources
- Temporary restrictions on accepting and releasing aircraft were introduced at Kostroma and Yaroslavl airports on 21 October. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Temporary restrictions were introduced at Yaroslavl airport on 22 October, with Interfax citing Rosaviatsia. [ 4 , 5 , 6 ]
- The restrictions are described as necessary to ensure flight safety. [ 1 , 4 ]
Still unclear
- How long the restrictions lasted and whether Kostroma airport was still restricted on 22 October. The 22 October reports mention only Yaroslavl and give no end time.
- The reason for the restrictions beyond flight safety. The documents give no further cause.
- Whether the 22 October Yaroslavl restriction is a continuation of the 21 October one or a new one. The documents do not say.
- Details on Nizhny Novgorod, Sochi and Vnukovo airports. Only Interfax mentions them, citing Rosaviatsia.
What local media are saying
Timeline, local time
- RIA Novosti reports restrictions at Kostroma and Yaroslavl airports (21 October). [ 1 ]
- TASS reports Kostroma and Yaroslavl airports suspended accepting and releasing aircraft (21 October). [ 2 ]
- Interfax, citing Rosaviatsia, reports restrictions at Kostroma, Yaroslavl and Nizhny Novgorod, and Gelendzhik back to normal (21 October). [ 3 ]
- TASS reports restrictions at Yaroslavl airport (22 October). [ 4 ]
- RIA Novosti reports temporary restrictions at Yaroslavl airport (22 October). [ 5 ]
- Interfax, citing Rosaviatsia, reports Yaroslavl airport suspended work (22 October). [ 6 ]