The key facts

  • Vnukovo and Domodedovo temporarily accepted and dispatched flights in coordination with authorities
  • The restrictions were lifted three minutes after being introduced
  • Rosaviatsia explained the measures by the need to ensure flight safety

Brief restrictions at two Moscow airports

Vnukovo and Domodedovo airports temporarily accepted and dispatched flights only in coordination with the relevant authorities — the reason was the introduction of flight restrictions near the air hubs. This was reported by the press service of Rosaviatsia on its Telegram channel; the measures introduced were justified there by the need to ensure flight safety. This was reported by Gazeta.Ru.

The restrictions were in effect for about three minutes

Three minutes after the measures were introduced, the flight restrictions at Vnukovo and Domodedovo were lifted — this was also reported on Rosaviatsia's Telegram channel. Despite the short duration of the regime, in such cases flights are often delayed or canceled.

What passengers should do in case of a delay

In the event of a departure delay, passengers are advised to clarify the reasons and the estimated departure time — at the check-in counter or at the airport information service. Depending on the length of the wait and the reasons for the delay, the airline is obliged to provide passengers with drinks and meals; if the next flight is scheduled only for the following day, the carrier must provide a hotel room and transfer. These obligations are set out in the Air Code of the Russian Federation and international carriage regulations.

Background

Earlier, according to Gazeta.Ru, the pilots of two aircraft saw a drone near a Moscow airport. A direct connection between this incident and the brief introduction of restrictions on November 9, 2026 is not confirmed in the publications.