Development of Russia's first dedicated business airport appears to have come to a halt after the government removed the military site from a list of approved dual-use facilities.
Billionaire developer Suleiman Kerimov's Nafta Moskva group had intended to redevelop Kubinka airfield, about 50km (30 miles) south-west of the capital.
Military units at the site, including the Russian air force's aerobatic display team, had begun preparing to move out of the base later this year in readiness for its redevelopment.
Nafta Moskva had already set up a subsidiary company, Kubinka Airport, and was close to completing the concept phase of the project.
However, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin signed an order on 22 June taking Kubinka off a list of approved dual-use sites, according to Kommersant newspaper. The reason for the move is not known.
Russian law allows designated military bases to be used for civil flights, government transport and test-flying.
Kerimov's business empire has previously carried out projects in co-operation with the Russian defence ministry.
The company declines to comment on the situation.
Source: Flight International