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Sheremetyevo lifts airspace restrictions as passengers leave shelters
Sheremetyevo Airport in Moscow has lifted temporary airspace restrictions, and passengers are being escorted out of shelters while staff return to work. Airlines are adjusting schedules, while flight limits remain in force at Zhukovskiy and Domodedovo airports.
Quick Facts
Who
Sheremetyevo Airport
What
lifted temporary airspace restrictions
When
18 June 2026
Where
Sheremetyevo Airport, Moscow
- lifted temporary airspace restrictions
- escorted passengers out of shelters
- reopened terminal parking areas
- adjusted flight schedules
- continued flight handling under authority coordination at Domodedovo
Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport has lifted temporary restrictions in its airspace perimeter, allowing airport staff to return to their workplaces and passengers to be escorted out of shelters, according to the airport’s press service. Terminal parking areas have also been reopened for passengers entering the terminal buildings.
The airport said airlines are adjusting flight schedules in response to the disruption. The measures at Sheremetyevo had affected normal airport operations before being отменed, or lifted, on June 18.
Restrictions on aircraft arrivals and departures remain in place at other Moscow-area airports, including Zhukovskiy. Domodedovo is continuing to handle flights in coordination with the relevant authorities.
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Why This Matters
This matters because airspace restrictions can quickly disrupt flights, airport access, and passenger movement across a major city’s airport network. Travelers should check updated schedules, expect residual delays, and confirm transfer or connection plans before heading to the airport.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 18, 2026
WireInterfax reported that Sheremetyevo Airport had lifted temporary airspace restrictions and was escorting passengers out of shelters.
Jun 18, 2026
WireAirport staff began returning to work and terminal parking areas were reopened for passenger access.
Jun 18, 2026
WireAirlines started adjusting flight schedules, while restrictions remained at Zhukovskiy and Domodedovo airports.