Nizhny Novgorod airport has been closed since the night of June 26: three flights have been delayed.

      June 26, 2026 08:58 Society Last night, temporary restrictions were imposed on the arrival and departure of aircraft at Chkalov Airport. This was reported by Rosaviation. The measures were taken to ensure flight safety. The airport emphasized that it continues to serve and support passengers. Airport staff and airline representatives are working with people. A mother and child room is open for passengers with children. Drinking water fountains are installed in the waiting areas, and a medical point operates around the clock. Charging stations for mobile devices and free Wi-Fi are available throughout the airport, on its website, and with airlines. According to the display board, three flights are currently delayed. The departure of the Red Wings flight to Samara has been moved from 11:00 to 11:30. The flight of the Rossiya airline to Moscow has been shifted from 09:40 to 12:30. The Smartavia plane will depart for St. Petersburg not at 11:20, but at 16:05. The last time restrictions were imposed at the airport was on June 24, when the region was attacked by drones. At that time, 23 drones were shot down. After a fire in one of the residential buildings, two people died, and two more men were hospitalized. Later, the Investigative Committee of Russia began an investigation into the attack of Ukrainian UAVs on the Nizhny Novgorod region. 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+