Flight operations came to a standstill at Lithuania’s main international airport Tuesday evening after weather balloons launched from Belarus crossed into Lithuanian airspace, according to the country’s emergency management officials.
The Vilnius Airport suspended all activities at 6:30 p.m. GMT following the airspace incursion. Located approximately 19 miles from the Belarusian border, the facility has experienced more than ten similar shutdowns since the beginning of October 2025, all related to comparable balloon incidents from its neighboring country.
Lithuanian crisis management authorities confirmed the temporary closure, which highlights ongoing tensions between the two nations that have resulted in repeated disruptions to commercial aviation in the region.
