Temporary flight restrictions lifted at Sochi airport

Russia’s aviation authority said the airport has resumed arrivals and departures.

Temporary restrictions on aircraft arrivals and departures at Sochi airport were lifted, Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency said on October 7. The restrictions had been introduced to ensure flight safety.

The agency’s statement said the airport had resumed handling aircraft. It did not specify when the restrictions began, how many flights were affected or whether the schedule was disrupted. The cited announcement gave no further details about the situation.