Preparatory work is ongoing in Ukraine to restore one of the airports for civilian use. Two potential candidates for opening are airports in Lviv and Boryspil (Kyiv). However, the final decision on this issue has not yet been made. The choice of airport depends on a number of factors, including the safety of airspace and readiness to provide aviation insurance.
Aviation Insurance: One of the key steps is to develop a safety program, for which Ukraine is actively working with Marsh Mclennan. The company's senior partner, Krispin Ellison, said that by January 2025, he could already be interested in up to five or six airlines ready to operate flights.
- Safety Assessment: Air Space Safety, including Protection Protection and Restrictions, is one of the main tasks for opening the airport. These issues are actively discussed with international partners and experts.
- According to the most optimistic forecasts, the opening of the airport can take place at the end of January 2025.
- According to more cautious estimates, the opening time can be delayed by 2025, depending on how quickly all technical and security issues will be resolved.
- Lviv: The advantage of Lviv lies in its proximity to the Polish airspace - only 7 minutes of flight to the border with Poland. This reduces the potential risks associated with safety and provide faster access to international routes.
- Boryspil: The President's Office is currently preferences to open Boryspil Airport, which is the largest international airport of the country and an important transport hub for Kiev.
Thus, the decision on which airport is opened first, will not depend on various factors, including security, political considerations and technical readiness of infrastructure.
