FACTBOX: What is known about flight altitude restrictions in Moscow air hub area

MOSCOW, July 22. /TASS/. Flights in the Moscow air hub area until 2:59 a.m. Moscow time on August 12 may only be conducted at altitudes up to 4,900 meters, while transit flights are prohibited, the Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) announced.

TASS has compiled the key details of the decision.

Regulator’s statement

- Rosaviatsiya has issued a notice (NOTAM) for air transport operators regarding flights in the Moscow air hub area.

- Until 2:59 a.m. Moscow time on August 12, flights within its boundaries may only be conducted at altitudes below flight level 160 (approximately 4,900 meters).