Polish air traffic authority temporarily shuts Lublin and Rzeszów airports amid air-defence alerts
Poland’s air traffic authority has again halted flights at Lublin and Rzeszów airports because of active military air-defence operations responding to Russian air attacks on Ukraine.
Poland’s civil aviation regulator ordered an immediate, temporary shutdown of Lublin and Rzeszów airports after the armed forces deployed air-defence systems in response to Russian air strikes on Ukrainian targets. The military framed the action as a preventive effort to safeguard Polish eastern airspace. Earlier in the day, flights at both airports were paused around 11:00 UTC following the same threat, then briefly resumed before a second suspension was imposed.
The decision aligns with recent statements from the Polish prime minister warning that Russia could strike nations aiding Ukraine. It also follows recent Russian attacks near Poland’s border recorded at the end of the previous week. Authorities aim to ensure civilian aviation safety while monitoring the evolving security situation.
Why it matters
The closures highlight how the Russia-Ukraine conflict is directly affecting civilian air travel and security in neighboring Poland.
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