Snowfall Causes Dozens of Flight Disruptions at Moscow Airports
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- •On 19 February 2026, Moscow airports reported 34 flight cancellations and 33 delays due to snowfall.
- •Russian aviation authority Rosaviatsia announced a temporary closure of Moscow airports because of weather conditions on 22 February 2026.
- •By later on 22 February 2026, all four Moscow airports had resumed flight operations after the weather disruption.
- •Across several hours on 19 February 2026, Moscow airports reported between two and four flight cancellations in short time windows as snowfall intensified.
- •The weather-related disruptions affected flights at Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo, and Zhukovsky airports serving the Moscow region.
- •Similar heavy snowfall also disrupted air traffic at Vienna International Airport in Austria around 20 February 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If further heavy snowfall hits Moscow in the coming days Airlines using Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo, and Zhukovsky may cancel or delay more flights, forcing passengers to rebook or reroute.
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