Civilian Air Traffic Suspended to Secure Airspace
On Wednesday, Rzeszów–Jasionka and Lublin airports temporarily stopped passenger flights as Polish authorities restricted eastern airspace for military aircraft operating near the Ukrainian border. The Polish Air Navigation Services Agency (PANSA) enforced short-term limitations, resulting in delays and rerouted flights for commercial airlines. Officials stressed that the measure was a precautionary response to increased cross-border activity linked to recent strikes in Ukraine.
Airports Reopen Following Military Movements
Both airports resumed regular operations later in the day after defence flights concluded and controllers deemed the airspace safe for civilian traffic. Airlines reported only minor schedule disruptions, expecting normal services to be fully restored shortly. Government representatives reiterated that no direct threat to Poland had been detected, while emphasizing the continuation of heightened vigilance in light of regional tensions.
Airspace Alerts Highlight Persistent Regional Security Risks
The recent shutdowns come amid a series of precautionary aviation alerts in Poland, including a brief halt at Warsaw Chopin Airport earlier this year. Although the country’s airports have largely maintained normal operations, their proximity to the conflict in Ukraine has occasionally required temporary suspensions. Analysts warn that similar short-term restrictions may recur as long as military activity near the border remains unpredictable.
