Airports in southern Russia, closed due to the SMO, will not open until the end of 2029

This follows from a statement by Eurocontrol

In Russia, 11 airports have been closed since February 2022 due to the ongoing SMO, and judging by the Eurocontrol statement, they will not reopen for at least 6 years.

Platov Airport, Photo by Airports of Regions Management Company
Platov Airport, Photo by Airports of Regions Management Company

«Restrictions in the airspace of Ukraine, Russia, Belarus and Moldova will remain in place until the end of 2029», the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation said.

As a reminder, the list of cities where flights are temporarily suspended includes Anapa, Belgorod, Bryansk, Voronezh, Gelendzhik, Krasnodar, Kursk, Lipetsk, Rostov-on-Don, Simferopol and Elista.

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