Restrictions imposed at Vnukovo, Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports in Moscow area
In short
Temporary restrictions on receiving and dispatching aircraft were introduced at Vnukovo, Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports, Rosaviatsia said on 22 October. TASS reported that the airports were neither receiving nor sending flights. RIA Novosti quoted a statement saying the restrictions are needed to ensure flight safety.
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Temporary restrictions on receiving and dispatching aircraft were introduced at Vnukovo, Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports, Interfax reported on 22 October, citing Rosaviatsia. The agency said in a message on the Max messenger that temporary restrictions on receiving and dispatching aircraft had been introduced. TASS said the airports were not receiving or sending flights, and Interfax headlined its report that the airports had suspended work. [ 1 , 2 ]
RIA Novosti quoted a statement listing Zhukovsky (Ramenskoye) among the airports and saying the restrictions are necessary to ensure flight safety. RBC, also reporting the restrictions, cited the Rosaviatsia press service. The documents do not say how long the restrictions will last or how many flights are affected. [ 3 , 4 ]
Why it matters
The documents give no figures on affected flights or passengers. They show only that three Moscow airports were restricted at the same time, according to Rosaviatsia.
Key facts
- Temporary restrictions on receiving and dispatching aircraft were introduced at Vnukovo, Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ]
- Rosaviatsia announced the restrictions in a message on the Max messenger, according to Interfax. [ 2 ]
- RBC attributed the information to the Rosaviatsia press service. [ 4 ]
- A statement quoted by RIA Novosti says the restrictions are necessary to ensure flight safety. [ 3 ]
- TASS said the airports were not receiving or sending flights. [ 1 ]
- Interfax headlined its report that the three airports had suspended work. [ 2 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- How long the restrictions will last The documents call the restrictions temporary but give no end time.
- How many flights and passengers are affected No document gives figures or names specific flights.
- The specific reason for the restrictions RIA Novosti quotes a statement saying they are needed for flight safety; no document gives a more specific cause.
- Whether the airports have fully stopped operating TASS says the airports are not receiving or sending flights and Interfax's headline says work was suspended, while the quoted Rosaviatsia wording speaks of restrictions on receiving and dispatching aircraft.
What local media are saying
Timeline, local time
- TASS published that the airports were not receiving or sending flights. [ 1 ]
- Interfax reported Rosaviatsia's announcement of temporary restrictions at the three airports. [ 2 ]
- RIA Novosti reported the restrictions and the flight safety reason given in the statement. [ 3 ]
- RBC reported the restrictions, citing the Rosaviatsia press service. [ 4 ]