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February 17, 2026
CHAOS IN THE BALTICS: Flights to Vilnius urgently diverted to Kaunas: Pilots receive warning
Vilnius Airport is once again threatened by smuggled balloons, causing airspace restrictions above it, as announced by the Lithuanian National Crisis Management Center.
TL;DR
- Vilnius Airport's airspace was restricted due to suspected smuggled balloons.
- Navigation markers associated with balloons were detected.
- Airlines and pilots were alerted to potential flight diversions and schedule changes.
- A flight from Tenerife was diverted to Kaunas Airport.
- The flight was minutes away from landing when the closure was announced.
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