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Vilnius Airport Reopens After Weather Balloon Scare

2/18/2026

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  • Vilnius International Airport (Vilnius Airport) resumed operations on February 17 after a brief closure caused by weather balloons from Belarus entering its airspace.
  • The airport is located about 30 kilometers from Belarus and has faced over ten closures since October 2025 due to similar incidents.
  • The crisis management center alerted the airport at 1830 GMT, leading to a 75-minute traffic restriction.