# Serbian aviation and airport operations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/serbian-aviation-and-airport-operations
> Updated: 2026-10-17T11:32:22.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

In early October 2026, Nikola Tesla Airport in Belgrade implemented emergency security controls following a procedural error by a ground handling company. This error disrupted passenger flow and caused the temporary closure of scanners and passport control, leading to potential flight delays of up to three hours.

By mid-October, the Civil Aviation Directorate of Serbia established new regulations for the winter flight schedule, effective from October 25, 2026, to March 27, 2027. Under these rules, Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport is the only facility in the country required to maintain 24/7 operations, while other regional airports face specific mandatory operating windows or restrictions.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-17: Serbia defines mandatory winter operating hours for airports

Serbia's Civil Aviation Directorate has set mandatory winter operating hours for airports from October 2026, with Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport remaining the only 24/7 facility.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbia-defines-mandatory-winter-operating-hours-for-airports

### 2026-10-07: Nikola Tesla Airport conducts emergency security checks

Emergency security controls at Belgrade's Nikola Tesla Airport have caused passenger delays following a ground handling error. Meanwhile, Montenegro reports road closures and slippery conditions due to repairs.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nikola-tesla-airport-faces-passenger-delays-due-to-service-failure

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