24 February 2022

Moldova closes the airspace

Airlines cannot land at Chisinau International Airport

Following the issuance by the Ukrainian authorities and the Russian Federation declaring the airspace over the Republic of Moldova as one with an increased risk for civil aviation, in order to ensure the safety and security of civil aviation, the Supreme Security Council recommended the Authority Civil Aeronautics closure of the airspace of the Republic of Moldova.

Thus, AAC issued a NOTAM by which it closed the airspace starting with 12.00 a.m., local time, on February 24, 2022. According to the aeronautical procedures, the aircraft that were to land at Chisinau International Airport in the city of Chisinau will be directed to the reserve airports.

The Civil Aviation Authority is in close connection with the air operators as well as with the foreign Aviation Authorities.

Edited by Editorial Staff

Avion Tourism Magazine

Text source: Chisinau International Airport Press Office