Overview
- Russia’s aviation authority introduced temporary restrictions at several regional airports, citing flight safety, then began lifting them throughout Saturday.
- Volgograd, Saratov, Kaluga, Pskov, Penza, Orenburg, Ufa, Vologda and Cherepovets reported a return to normal operations, according to official notices.
- Gelendzhik imposed additional limits on November 8 on top of an existing NOTAM and lifted them by the morning of November 9, with service available from 08:30 MSK.
- Regional leaders reported local response measures, with Penza activating the “Kovyor” plan and Orenburg later canceling it after restrictions ended.
- Rosaviatsia said one aircraft diverted from Pskov during the curbs, while Vilnius airport paused flights at 20:45 local over reported aerostats and reopened at 21:50 with possible delays.