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Vnukovo resumes flights as Domodedovo operates with clearance in Moscow airspace curbs
Vnukovo airport in Moscow has reopened after restrictions on takeoffs and landings were lifted, while Domodedovo continues to operate only with authorization from authorities. Rosaviatsiya said the change at Domodedovo followed an adjustment to temporary airspace restrictions.
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Who
Rosaviatsiya
What
Lifted restrictions on takeoffs and landings at Vnukovo
When
18 June 2026
Where
Moscow
- Lifted restrictions on takeoffs and landings at Vnukovo
- Continued flights at Domodedovo by coordination with authorities
- Maintained restrictions at several other regional airports
- Rosaviatsiya
- Vnukovo airport
Moscow’s Vnukovo airport has resumed normal operations after restrictions on aircraft arrivals and departures were lifted, Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency said on Wednesday. Domodedovo airport, also in the capital, is continuing to handle flights by prior coordination with the relevant authorities.
Rosaviatsiya said the change at Domodedovo is tied to an adjustment of temporary restrictions on airspace use in the area around the airport. The agency did not provide further details on how long the limitations would remain in place.
Several other airports across central and western Russia remained under restrictions and were not accepting or dispatching flights at the time of the announcement, including Yaroslavl, Kazan, Bugulma, Kaluga, Nizhnekamsk, Nizhny Novgorod and Zhukovsky.
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Why This Matters
Travelers and airlines should expect uneven operations across Moscow and parts of central and western Russia: one airport has reopened, another is still running under clearance-only conditions, and several regional airports remain restricted. This means passengers may still face delays, rerouting, or cancellations, so they should verify flight status directly with airlines and airports before traveling and allow extra time for changes.
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Jun 18, 2026
WireRosaviaviatsiya said restrictions were lifted at Vnukovo and Domodedovo continued operating by coordination with authorities.