Russia Lifts Flight Limits at Grozny and Krasnodar as Other Regional Airports Remain Restricted

Overview

• Temporary restrictions on the acceptance and release of aircraft were imposed and later lifted at Grozny and at Krasnodar on January 14, according to Rosaviatsia.
• Limits remained in place at Vladikavkaz (Beslan), Magas, and Kaluga (Grabtsevo) by late January 14.
• Online timetables showed 34 flight delays across the international airports of Krasnodar and Sochi, while Gelendzhik reported no delays.
• The Southern Transport Prosecutorate opened a check into passenger-rights compliance after an Aeroflot Krasnodar–Ufa flight was delayed due to the Krasnodar restrictions.
• Krasnodar airport had suspended passenger service on January 12 because of heavy snowfall and low runway friction, and Rosaviatsia framed the temporary limits as necessary to ensure flight safety.