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Pulkovo Airport Handles 27 Flights to Moscow Amid Airspace Restrictions

On October 30, 2026, Pulkovo Airport in Russia received 27 flights redirected to it as an alternate airport due to airspace restrictions at Moscow's airports. The event was reported by multiple Russian news outlets. The 'Airports of the Northern Capital' press service confirmed the redirection.

Pulkovo Airport, located in Saint Petersburg, Russia, handled 27 flights destined for Moscow on October 30, 2026. These flights were redirected to Pulkovo due to airspace restrictions at Moscow's airports, according to Izvestia. RIA Novosti reported the same number of flights but did not specify the reason for the redirection. The 'Airports of the Northern Capital' press service confirmed the event, noting that the flights were rerouted as an alternate option.

Where Sources Diverge

RIA Novosti did not specify the reason for the flights to Pulkovo, while Izvestia explicitly mentioned airspace restrictions at Moscow's airports as the cause.

ria-novosti

Pulkovo Airport received 27 flights heading to Moscow.

izvestia

Pulkovo Airport received 27 aircraft flying to Moscow as an alternate airport amid airspace restrictions at the capital's airports.

Sources

StateRIA NovostiOct 30, 09:27 AM
Pulkovo Airport received 27 flights heading to Moscow
IndependentIzvestiaOct 30, 08:53 AM
Pulkovo Airport received 27 flights heading to Moscow

Pulkovo Airport received 27 aircraft flying to Moscow as an alternate airport amid airspace restrictions at the capital's airports. This was reported on October 30 by the press service of the operator of the 'Airports of the Northern Capital' aviation hub.