Flight restrictions have been lifted at Nizhny Novgorod Airport.

      June 18, 2026 12:09 Society Nizhny Novgorod Airport named after V.P. Chkalov is once again accepting and releasing aircraft in normal mode, Rosaviatsiya reported. Meanwhile, the drone danger regime continues to be in effect in the Nizhny Novgorod region. Restrictions on the operation of the air harbor were introduced on June 18 at 02:25 to ensure flight safety. During this time, two flights to Moscow and Yekaterinburg were canceled at the airport. It was previously reported that on June 18, the Nizhny Novgorod airport received 27 flights heading to Moscow. Due to a mass drone attack, the capital's airports temporarily did not accept flights. Restrictions have now been lifted at Sheremetyevo, Vnukovo, and Domodedovo. Zhukovsky Airport continues to operate in coordination with the relevant authorities. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When republishing, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+