Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on September 11, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
Krasnodar Airport reopens after 2022 closure due to Ukraine conflict, aiding local economy and tourism with flights resuming from Moscow.
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian authorities said on Thursday thay had reopened the main airport in Krasnodar, one of the largest cities in southern Russia, for the first time since flights were suspended for security reasons in 2022 after the start of the war in Ukraine.
The transport ministry said it had resolved outstanding security issues and that the reopening should help local residents and businesses and also provide access to holiday resorts along the Black Sea and Azov Sea coast.
Rosaviatsiya, the aviation watchdog, said Krasnodar airport, which has been overhauled, was expected to receive its first regular flight from Moscow on September 17 when an Aeroflot passenger plane was due to land.
The airport has not accepted flights since the end of February 2022, when Russia, after sending its troops into Ukraine, closed at least 10 airports for security reasons.
Russia resumed operations at Gelendzhik airport, also in the south, in July 2025, and at Elista airport, in the Kalmykia region, in May 2024.
(Reporting by ReutersEditing by Andrew Osborn)
An airport is a facility where aircraft can take off and land, typically equipped with runways, taxiways, and terminals for passengers and cargo.
Airport closures can significantly affect local economies by reducing tourism, limiting business travel, and impacting the transportation of goods.
Flight operations refer to the management and execution of flights, including scheduling, air traffic control, and safety protocols.
Security issues in aviation refer to potential threats to the safety of aircraft, passengers, and airport facilities, often leading to increased regulations and protocols.
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