Flights scheduled for takeoff and landing on August 11th
Gelendzhik Airport Resumes Normal Operations After Temporary Restrictions
Following the lifting of temporary restrictions, Gelendzhik Airport in Russia has resumed its normal operations, according to the airport's press service. The resumption of flights was announced by the Federal Air Transport Agency representative, Artem Korenyako, on August 10, 2025.
The restrictions were imposed on August 8, 2025, due to safety concerns related to ongoing drone attacks and active air defense operations in the Krasnodar region, including Sochi and surrounding areas. These concerns led to the temporary suspension of aircraft movements at Gelendzhik Airport [1][4][5].
The airport has been working diligently to normalize its daily flight plan, and as of now, it is operating normally. Aeroflot, S7 Airlines, Ural Airlines, and Red Wings are among the airlines operating flights from Gelendzhik Airport.
On August 11, 2025, Gelendzhik Airport anticipates the arrival and departure of seven flights from Moscow, Novosibirsk, and Yekaterinburg. Up-to-date flight information can be found on the airport's website under the "Online Board" section.
This resumption of operations at Gelendzhik Airport comes amidst a broader context of multiple drone attacks in early August 2025 that affected Sochi, Adler, and other southern Russian locations, causing fires and prompting air raid alerts and airport restrictions in the Krasnodar Krai region [4][5].
For the latest flight information and updates, travellers are advised to visit Gelendzhik Airport's website. Safe travels!
Background Information:
- Reason for restrictions: Safety concerns related to drone attacks and active air defense operations in the region, prompting temporary suspension of aircraft movements at Gelendzhik Airport [1][4][5].
- Duration: From August 8, 2025, to August 10, 2025, when the airport resumed accepting flights [2].
The resumption of flights at Gelendzhik Airport signals the return of normal operations in the aviation industry, allowing travelers to plan their trips with confidence. This development in the transportation sector is likely to impact the lifestyle of residents in the surrounding regions, as well as those visiting via flights from cities such as Moscow, Novosibirsk, and Yekaterinburg. Meanwhile, the finance sector may also notice the positive effects of increased passenger traffic at the airport, contributing to the economy of Krasnodar region.
