Sheremetyevo Airport restrictions imposed for second time overnight, Rosaviatsia says
Version 2: New reporting from Interfax, citing Rosaviatsia, adds that the restrictions covered aircraft arrivals and departures and were imposed at Sheremetyevo for a second time overnight, after all Moscow aviation hub airports had earlier suspended operations; TASS also added that the measures were needed to ensure flight safety.
In short
Temporary restrictions on arrivals and departures were introduced at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport, RIA Novosti and TASS reported. TASS said the measures were needed to ensure flight safety. Interfax, citing Rosaviatsia, reported the restrictions were imposed at Sheremetyevo for the second time overnight, after all airports of the Moscow aviation hub had earlier suspended operations.
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Temporary restrictions on the arrival and departure of aircraft were introduced at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport, according to RIA Novosti, TASS and Interfax. Interfax attributed the measure to Rosaviatsia, quoting the regulator's statement: “Sheremetyevo airport. Temporary restrictions on the arrival and departure of aircraft have been introduced.” TASS said the restrictions were necessary to ensure flight safety. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ]
The first reports, from RIA Novosti and TASS at 01:35 local time, said only that temporary restrictions had been introduced, without giving a reason, a duration or any detail on affected flights. Those reports did not state whether flights were delayed or cancelled. [ 1 , 2 ]
Interfax, citing Rosaviatsia, reported at 05:42 that the restrictions were imposed at Sheremetyevo for the second time overnight. The same report said that earlier in the night all airports of the Moscow aviation hub had suspended operations. It did not say when the earlier suspension ended or whether those airports had resumed work. [ 4 ]
At 05:36, TASS reported that restrictions had been introduced at Sheremetyevo and said they were needed to ensure flight safety. No document specified how long the restrictions would last or which airlines and passengers were affected. [ 3 ]
Why it matters
Sheremetyevo is one of Russia's main international gateways, so repeated overnight restrictions can affect connecting and international passengers. The documents give no reason beyond flight safety, no duration and no detail on delays or cancellations, so the practical impact remains unknown.
Key facts
- Temporary restrictions were introduced at Sheremetyevo Airport, according to RIA Novosti and TASS. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- TASS said the restrictions were necessary to ensure flight safety. [ 3 ]
- Interfax, citing Rosaviatsia, said the restrictions covered the arrival and departure of aircraft. [ 4 ]
- Interfax, citing Rosaviatsia, said restrictions were introduced at Sheremetyevo for the second time overnight. [ 4 ]
- According to Interfax, all airports of the Moscow aviation hub had earlier suspended operations during the night. [ 4 ]
- The first reports, from RIA Novosti and TASS at 01:35, gave no reason for the restrictions. [ 1 , 2 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- The specific reason for the restrictions, beyond ensuring flight safety. TASS states only that they were needed to ensure flight safety; no further cause is given in any document.
- How long the restrictions will remain in place. No document states a duration.
- Which flights or airlines are affected, and whether flights were delayed or cancelled. Not stated in any document.
- The status of the other airports of the Moscow aviation hub after their earlier suspension. Only Interfax mentions them, and it does not say whether they have resumed operations.
- Whether restrictions at Sheremetyevo were lifted between the two episodes reported by Interfax. Interfax says restrictions were introduced a second time overnight but does not specify when the first episode ended.
- The restrictions covered the arrival and departure of aircraft, according to Rosaviatsia via Interfax. Reported by a single source so far
What local media are saying
Timeline, local time
- RIA Novosti and TASS report that temporary restrictions have been introduced at Sheremetyevo Airport; TASS says they concern flight servicing. [ 1 , 2 ]
- TASS reports that restrictions were introduced at Sheremetyevo and says they are needed to ensure flight safety. [ 3 ]
- Interfax, citing Rosaviatsia, reports that restrictions on the arrival and departure of aircraft were introduced at Sheremetyevo for the second time overnight, after all airports of the Moscow aviation hub had earlier suspended operations. [ 4 ]