Rzeszów-Jasionka and Lublin airports temporarily suspended civil operations again on September 23, 2026, to give Polish military aviation freedom of action during a Russian air attack on Ukraine. Poland’s air-navigation authorities described the measure as precautionary, and the government later said no threat had been identified on Polish territory.
What happened?
PANSA announced temporary restrictions on departures and arrivals at Rzeszów and Lublin at the request of the military authorities. The Polish Government Security Centre also issued an alert in Lublin province, saying Polish aviation was operating in national airspace while the situation over Ukraine was monitored.
The airports were not reported as targets
Polish authorities did not say that Rzeszów or Lublin had themselves been attacked. The restrictions were intended to protect military freedom of action and reduce conflict between civil and military traffic.
Why Rzeszów matters
Rzeszów-Jasionka handles normal passenger traffic but also has an important logistics role for Western aid destined for Ukraine. Short suspensions there therefore have operational significance beyond ordinary airline disruption.
Repeated restrictions near the Ukrainian border
Rzeszów and Lublin had already seen temporary restrictions during earlier Russian strikes on western Ukraine. These episodes illustrate how conflict close to the border can affect civil aviation in southeastern Poland without amounting to a nationwide airspace closure.
What passengers should do
Travellers should check airline and airport updates because short military restrictions can create delays, diversions and aircraft-positioning problems even after operations resume.
Main sources
PANSA; Polish Government Security Centre (RCB); Polish operational authorities; Reuters reporting on regional air-security measures.
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