Temporary Flight Restrictions Hit Cherepovets and Yaroslavl Airports

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•Cherepovets airport faced temporary flight restrictions starting April 18, 2026.
•Bugulma and Nizhnekamsk airports also had restrictions imposed on the same date.
•Kirov, Nizhny Novgorod, and Yaroslavl airports suspended operations on April 18, 2026.
•Pskov and Pulkovo airports resumed operations on April 18, 2026.
•Six Russian airports had restrictions lifted on April 18, 2026, while four remained closed.

What Could Happen If...

▸If Russian aviation authorities extend restrictions at Cherepovets airport regional air traffic will face prolonged disruption, affecting passenger travel and freight logistics in northwest Russia.

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RURBC (RU)В двух российских аэропортах ввели ограничения на полеты RURIA Novosti (RU)В шести российских аэропортах сняли ограничения RUInterfax (RU)Временные ограничения введены в аэропортах Бугульмы и Нижнекамска RURBC (RU)Четыре российских аэропорта закрыли для полетов

Russian authorities imposed temporary flight restrictions at Cherepovets airport along with several other airports including Bugulma, Nizhnekamsk, Kirov, Nizhny Novgorod, and Yaroslavl. These restrictions disrupt regional air travel and could affect passenger and cargo movement within Russia. Some airports like Pskov and Pulkovo have resumed operations, indicating a partial easing of the situation.