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Iran 14 Jul
Germany Notam extended, no change to warning: German operators should not enter the airspace of Iran (overrules the recommendation in the AIC which just advises caution).
Iraq 07 Jul
EASA CZIB updated: EASA recommends not to operate in the airspace of Iraq below FL320.
Lebanon 07 Jul
EASA CZIB updated: EASA recommends not to operate within the airspace of Lebanon at levels, unless operating to/from OLBA airport over water.
Iran 07 Jul
EASA CZIB updated: EASA recommends not to operate in the airspace of Iran at all flight levels.
Iran 02 Jul
UK Notam extended, no change to warning - UK Operators recommended not to enter the OIIX/Tehran FIR.
Israel 01 Jul
Risk summary updated: The ceasefire between Israel and Iran has held so far. All airspace in the region has largely reopened, but the corridor between Israel and Iran remains high risk if the conflict resumes.
Iran 01 Jul
Risk summary updated: The ceasefire between Israel and Iran has held so far. All airspace in the region has largely reopened, but the corridor between Israel and Iran remains high risk if the conflict resumes.
Lebanon 01 Jul
Risk summary updated: The ceasefire between Israel and Iran has held so far. All airspace in the region has largely reopened, but the corridor between Israel and Iran remains high risk if the conflict resumes.
Iraq 01 Jul
Risk summary updated: The ceasefire between Israel and Iran has held so far. All airspace in the region has largely reopened, but the corridor between Israel and Iran remains high risk if the conflict resumes.
Afghanistan 01 Jul
US SFAR extended, no change to warning: US operators are permitted to overfly the OAKX/Kabul FIR at FL320 and above, and airways P500/G500 at FL300 and above.
Bahrain 01 Jul
Risk summary updated: The ceasefire between Israel and Iran has held so far. All airspace in the region has largely reopened, but the corridor between Israel and Iran remains high risk if the conflict resumes.
Jordan 01 Jul
Risk summary updated: The ceasefire between Israel and Iran has held so far. All airspace in the region has largely reopened, but the corridor between Israel and Iran remains high risk if the conflict resumes.
Egypt 01 Jul
Risk summary updated: The ceasefire between Israel and Iran has held so far. All airspace in the region has largely reopened, but the corridor between Israel and Iran remains high risk if the conflict resumes.
Saudi Arabia 01 Jul
Risk summary updated: The ceasefire between Israel and Iran has held so far. All airspace in the region has largely reopened, but the corridor between Israel and Iran remains high risk if the conflict resumes.
Syria 01 Jul
Risk summary updated: The ceasefire between Israel and Iran has held so far. All airspace in the region has largely reopened, but the corridor between Israel and Iran remains high risk if the conflict resumes.
Lebanon 30 Jun
UK Notam extended, change to warning: UK operators should avoid the airspace of Lebanon.
Iran 27 Jun
France Notam extended, no change to warning: French operators should not enter the OIIX/Tehran FIR. This supersedes the previous French AIC, which only advised against overflying the western half of the country.
Ethiopia 26 Jun
Italy Notam extended, no change to warning: Caution to Italian operators in the HAAA/Addis Ababa FIR due to risks from anti-aircraft weaponry.
Haiti 06 Jun
France Notam extended, no change to warning: French operators should remain at or above FL100 in Haiti airspace, and not go to MTPP/Port Au Prince airport.
Russia 04 Jun
Risk summary updated: Drone attacks across Russia are ramping up - including areas around Moscow, with some reaching as far as Siberia.
Sudan 31 May
Risk summary updated: Drone attack targeting critical infrastructure including HSPN/Port Sudan airport on May 31.
Iran 23 May
New Italy Notam, change to warning: caution to Italian operators in the OIIX/Tehran FIR (previous warning advised to maintain FL320 or above).
Pakistan 22 May
France Notam updated, change to warning: French operators are recommended not to enter a section of cross-border airspace in northern Pakistan/India below FL260 (previous warning applied to all flight levels).
India 22 May
France Notam updated, change to warning: French operators are recommended not to enter a section of cross-border airspace in northern Pakistan/India below FL260 (previous warning applied to all flight levels).
Myanmar 21 May
France Notam extended, no change to warning: French operators are advised to remain at or above FL260. VYYY/Yangon is the only airport that can be filed as an alternate.
Iran 15 May
Canada AIC extended, no change to warning: Canadian operators should not enter the OIIX/Tehran FIR, due to the potential risk from anti-aviation weaponry and military operations.
Syria 15 May
Canada AIC extended, no change to warning: Canadian operators are prohibited from entering the airspace of Syria.
Azerbaijan 15 May
Canada AIC extended, no change to warning: Caution to Canadian operators in the airspace of Azerbaijan due to potential risk from anti-aviation weaponry and military ops.
Moldova 15 May
Canada AIC extended, no change to warning: Canadian operators are prohibited from the LUUU/Chisinau FIR.
Iraq 15 May
New France Notam, no change to warning (update due to route renaming). French operators overflying the ORBB/Baghdad FIR should only be on airways M860 or L602/L718 northbound or M688 southbound, at or above FL320.
Iraq 15 May
Canada AIC extended, no change to warning: Canadian operators should not overfly the ORBB/Baghdad FIR below FL320, due to the potential risk from anti- aviation weaponry and military operations.
Lebanon 15 May
Canada AIC extended, no change to warning: Canadian operators should not enter the OLBB/Beirut FIR due to potential risk from military activity.
North Korea 15 May
Canada AIC extended, no change to warning: Canadian operators should not enter the ZKKP/Pyongyang FIR due to risk posed by unannounced rocket launches.
Belarus 15 May
Canada AIC extended, no change to warning: Canadian operators are prohibited from the UMMV/Minsk FIR.
Ukraine 15 May
Canada AIC extended, no change to warning: Canadian operators are prohibited from the airspace of Ukraine, including the contested UKFV/Simferopol FIR over Crimea (claimed by Russia as the URFV FIR).
Somalia 15 May
Canada AIC extended, no change to warning: Canadian operators overflying the HCSM/FIR Mogadishu FIR should be at FL260 or above, due to the potential risk from anti- aviation weaponry and military operations.
Israel 15 May
Canada AIC extended, no change to warning: Caution to Canadian operators in the LLLL/Tel Aviv FIR due to potential risk from military activity.
Afghanistan 15 May
Canada AIC extended, no change to warning: Canadian operators should not enter the airspace of Afghanistan except for overflights at or above FL320.
Russia 15 May
Canada AIC extended, no change to warning: Canadian operators are prohibited from the URRV/Rostov FIR, and the airspace of Russia within 200nm of the FIR boundaries with Ukraine in the UUWV/Moscow FIR.
Sudan 15 May
Canada AIC extended, no change to warning: Canadian operators should avoid the HSSS/Khartoum FIR due to risks from anti-aircraft weaponry and military activity.
Yemen 15 May
Canada AIC extended, no change to warning: Canadian operators should not enter the OYSC/Sanaa FIR, including the oceanic part up to airway UT702, due to the potential risks from anti-aviation weaponry and military operations.
Haiti 15 May
Canada warning moved from Notam to AIC, no change to warning: Canadian operators are recommended not to fly below FL100 in Haitian airspace (MTEG/Port-au-Prince FIR) due to risks to aviation from gang activity.
Libya 15 May
Canada AIC extended, no change to warning: Canadian operators should not enter the HLLL/Tripoli FIR, due to the potential risk from anti- aviation weaponry and military operations.
Saudi Arabia 15 May
Canada AIC extended, no change to warning: Canadian operators advised caution in the OEJD/Jeddah FIR due to potential risk from anti-aviation weaponry and military operations; also due to short notice ESCAT rules in airspace next to Yemen.
Myanmar 15 May
UK warning moved from Notam to AIP, no change to warning: Caution to UK operators for flights below 25000ft AGL due to potential risks from anti-aircraft weaponry.
Armenia 15 May
Canada AIC extended, no change to warning: Caution to Canadian operators in the airspace of Armenia due to potential risk from anti-aviation weaponry and military ops.
Haiti 14 May
UK Notam extended, no change to warning: UK operators should not enter the airspace of Haiti below 10,000ft AGL due to the risk of small arms fire.
Congo DRC 14 May
UK Notam extended, no change to warning: UK operators should avoid entering the airspace within 200NM of the eastern border of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including the area near FZNA/Goma airport, below 25,000ft AGL, due to the potential risk from anti-aircraft weaponry. The restriction applies along the entire eastern border of the DRC, covering areas near Rwanda, Uganda, and Burundi.
Pakistan 12 May
Risk summary updated: Ceasefire on May 10 following four days of conflict in Kashmir region. Most operators still avoiding the region and routing via Gulf of Oman and UAE.
Israel 11 May
Russia Notam extended, no change to warning: Russia operators are banned from flying to Israel at night.
India 07 May
Risk summary updated: New airspace warning issued by France recommending operators not to enter a section of cross-border airspace in northern Pakistan/India below FL260.
Yemen 06 May
Risk summary updated: OYSN/Sanaa Airport closed due to damage from Israeli airstrikes in Dec 2024 and May 2025.
Lebanon 02 May
Germany Notam extended, no change to warning: Caution advised to German operators in the OLBB/Beirut FIR due to potential risk from anti-aviation weaponry and military ops.
Congo DRC 28 Apr
Canada Notam extended, no change to warning: Canadian operators should not enter DROC airspace (the FZZA/Kinshasa FIR) below FL260 due to the potential risk from anti-aircraft weaponry.
Syria 14 Apr
New Germany Notam: German operators are prohibited from entering Syrian airspace (the OSTT/Damascus FIR) except when using airway P975 in the north-east of the country for overflights between Turkey and Iraq.
Mali 07 Apr
New Mali and Algeria Notams: Mali and Algeria have a reciprocal airspace ban in place due to ongoing political disputes. Algeria has banned flights from the DAAA/Alger FIR if they are operating to or from airports in Mali. Mali goes one step further - they ban flights from their airspace if arriving from or heading into Algerian airspace, regardless of whether a landing is planned at an Algerian airport.
Myanmar 02 Apr
New Italy Notam: Italian operators should avoid the VYYF/Yangon FIR below 15000FT AGL.
Syria 31 Mar
Italy warning moved from SUP to Notam, no change to warning: Italian operators should avoid the OSTT/Damascus FIR.
Iraq 31 Mar
Italy warning moved from SUP to Notam, no change to warning: Italian operators should maintain FL320 or above in the ORBB/Baghdad FIR due to the risk from anti-aircraft weaponry.
Cyprus 31 Mar
Italy warning moved from SUP to Notam, no change to warning: Caution to Italian operators in the LCCC/Nicosia FIR due to firing exercises - follow ATC instructions closely.
Lebanon 31 Mar
New Italy Notam: Italian operators should not enter the OLBB/Beirut FIR as per the EASA CZIB.
North Korea 31 Mar
Italy warning moved from SUP to Notam, no change to warning: Italian operators should avoid the ZKKP/Pyongyang FIR due to risks from missile launches.
Belarus 31 Mar
Italy warning moved from SUP to Notam, no change to warning: Italian operators should avoid the UMMV/Minsk FIR.
Ukraine 31 Mar
Italy warning moved from SUP to Notam, no change to warning: Italian operators are prohibited from the airspace of Ukraine, including the contested UKFV/Simferopol FIR over Crimea (claimed by Russia as the URFV FIR).
Pakistan 31 Mar
Italy warning moved from SUP to Notam, no change to warning: Italian operators should avoid the airspace of Pakistan below 25000ft AGL
Somalia 31 Mar
Italy warning moved from SUP to Notam, no change to warning: Italian operators should avoid the HCSM/Mogadishu FIR below 25000FT AGL.
Israel 31 Mar
Italy warning moved from SUP to Notam, no change to warning: Italian operators should exercise caution in the LLLL/Tel Aviv FIR and follow Notams and ATC instructions closely (Israel might publish restrictions at short notice when air defenses are repelling attacks from Gaza and Syria).
Afghanistan 31 Mar
Italy warning moved from SUP to Notam, no change to warning: Italian operators should not enter the OAKX/Kabul FIR below FL320. Airways P500/G500 not affected.
Russia 31 Mar
Italy warning moved from SUP to Notam, no change to warning: Italian operators are prohibited from the URRV/Rostov FIR, as well as any Russian airspace within 200nm of the Russia/Ukraine border. They must do a risk assessment if planning to operate in the UUWV/Moscow, ULLL/St Petersburg, or UWWW/Samara FIRs.
Sudan 31 Mar
Italy warning moved from SUP to Notam, no change to warning: Italian operators should avoid the HSSS/Khartoum FIR below FL260 due to risks from anti-aircraft weaponry and military activity.
Yemen 31 Mar
Italy warning moved from SUP to Notam, no change to warning: Italian operators should avoid the OYSC/Sanaa FIR at all altitudes (previous warning recommended to avoid only below FL320).
Saudi Arabia 31 Mar
Italy warning moved from SUP to Notam, no change to warning: Caution to Italian operators in the OEJD/Jeddah FIR where ATC could apply ESCAT procedures with short notice.
Mali 31 Mar
Italy warning moved from SUP to Notam, no change to warning: Italian operators should avoid the airspace of Mali below 25000FT AGL.
Iran 20 Mar
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: Caution to German operators in the OIIX/Tehran FIR due to risk posed by anti-aircraft weaponry.
Syria 20 Mar
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: German operators are prohibited from entering the OSTT/Damascus FIR.
Ethiopia 20 Mar
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: Caution to German operators in the HAAA/Addis Ababa FIR due to risk posed by anti-aircraft weaponry.
Iraq 20 Mar
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: German operators should not overfly the ORBB/Baghdad FIR below FL280.
North Korea 20 Mar
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: Caution to German operators in North Korean airspace (ZKKP FIR) due to launching of test missiles without prior notice.
Belarus 20 Mar
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: German operators should not enter the airspace of Belarus within 200nm of the FIR boundaries with Ukraine.
Pakistan 20 Mar
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: Caution to German operators below FL260 in the airspace of Pakistan due to potential risks from anti-aviation weaponry.
Somalia 20 Mar
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: German operators should not overfly the HCSM/Mogadishu FIR below FL260, except for airway UR401.
Afghanistan 20 Mar
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: German operators should not enter the OAKX/Kabul FIR below FL320.
Russia 20 Mar
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: German operators should not enter the airspace of Russia within 200nm of the FIR boundaries with Ukraine.
Sudan 20 Mar
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: German operators are prohibited from entering the HSSS/Khartoum FIR.
Libya 20 Mar
US SFAR extended, no change to warning: US operators are prohibited from the HLLL/Tripoli FIR, but are permitted to operate in the overwater airspace off the north coast of Libya and a tiny portion in the south of the FIR over Chad.
Libya 20 Mar
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: German operators should avoid Libyan airspace.
Mali 20 Mar
Germany AIC extended, no to warning: German operators should not enter the southern part of the country below FL260.
Myanmar 20 Mar
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: Caution to German operators for flights below FL160 due to a potential risk from military ops, surface-to-air fire and anti-aviation weaponry.
South Korea 27 Feb
South Korea Notam extended, no change to warning: Watch out for GPS interference in the RKRR/Incheon FIR. It has been reported in the vicinity of Seoul, including RSKI/Incheon. The interference likely originates from North Korea in response to ongoing military drills in the area.
Cyprus 24 Feb
Cyprus Notam extended: Caution in Cyprus airspace due to military aircraft flying with no transponders.
Mali 22 Feb
US FAA Notam extended, advice remains the same: Caution for US operators in Mali's airspace at all levels due to ongoing fighting, militant activity, and foreign private military presence with advanced air defense systems.
Congo DRC 28 Jan
Risk summary updated: Rebel forces have now entered Goma - the capital of North Kivu Province (Eastern DRC). Heavy gunfire is being reported in the city. They have declared that FZNA/Goma and its airspace are now closed.
Haiti 12 Nov
Risk Summary updated: Two aircraft targeted and hit by bullets on approach to MTPP/Port-au-Prince. Operations suspended, major risk to aircraft. The FAA have since banned US operators from flights in the airspace of Haiti below 10,000ft MSL. Elevated to Level 1 - Do Not Fly.
Mali 17 Sep
Risk summary updated: Terrorist attacks in Bamako, including at GABS/Bamako airport where insurgents broke in and set the presidential jet alight.
Afghanistan 09 Jul
Risk summary updated: The US FAA has eased its airspace warning to now permit US operators to overfly the OAKX/Kabul FIR at FL320 and above.
Western Sahara 12 Jun
Risk summary rewritten and updated.
South Korea 16 May
Reports of GPS spoofing around Seoul in the north of the country, close to the border with North Korea.
Rwanda 19 Feb
Risk summary updated: Flights at lower levels in airspace near the border between Rwanda and Congo DRC may be at increased risk, following a recent incident where a parked civilian aircraft at FZNA/Goma was damaged by at least one bomb dropped from a drone.
Somalia 18 Feb
Risk summary updated: Aircraft transiting Somalia contacted by unauthorized ATC units, who have been issuing climb/descent instructions that conflict with the official ones issued by Mogadishu Control.
Ethiopia 01 Feb
Risk summary updated: New flare-up in fighting in the Amhara region (south of Tigray region), including air strikes.
Myanmar 11 Jan
Risk summary updated: Armed group shot down a military helicopter in the northern state of Kachin, which borders China. Also a report of GPS jamming on airway A599 that connects with Chinese airspace.
Niger 09 Jan
Risk summary updated: Report of intermittent GPS spoofing in Niger, which began during climb out of DRRN/Niamey and remained until descent to DXXX/Lome in Togo to the south.
Turkey 22 Nov
Risk summary updated: GPS Spoofing being encountered over the Black Sea in Turkish airspace.
Cyprus 07 Nov
Risk summary updated: GPS spoofing reported across the Mediterranean region.
Armenia 20 Sep
Risk summary updated: Ceasefire agreed between Armenia and Azerbaijan, following military conflict in the border zone. Azerbaijan has reopened the border airspace, but most operators are still actively avoiding the region, and routing north via Georgian airspace (UGGG/Tbilisi FIR) instead.
Azerbaijan 20 Sep
Risk summary updated: Ceasefire agreed between Armenia and Azerbaijan, following military conflict in the border zone. Azerbaijan has reopened the border airspace, but most operators are still actively avoiding the region, and routing north via Georgian airspace (UGGG/Tbilisi FIR) instead.
Libya 14 Aug
Risk summary updated: Major evacuation of aircraft from Tripoli due to security risk, violent clashes and gunfire.
14-Jul Iran
Germany Notam extended, no change to warning: German operators should not enter the airspace of Iran (overrules the recommendation in the AIC which just advises caution). [Notam EDWW B0522/25]
07-Jul Lebanon
EASA CZIB updated: EASA recommends not to operate within the airspace of Lebanon at levels, unless operating to/from OLBA airport over water. [CZIB 2024-01 R5]
07-Jul Iran
EASA CZIB updated: EASA recommends not to operate in the airspace of Iran at all flight levels. [CZIB 2025-03]
07-Jul Iraq
EASA CZIB updated: EASA recommends not to operate in the airspace of Iraq below FL320. [CZIB 2017-04R18]
02-Jul Iran
UK Notam extended, no change to warning - UK Operators recommended not to enter the OIIX/Tehran FIR. [Notam EGTT V0024/25]
01-Jul Iran
Risk summary updated: The ceasefire between Israel and Iran has held so far. All airspace in the region has largely reopened, but the corridor between Israel and Iran remains high risk if the conflict resumes.
01-Jul Israel
Risk summary updated: The ceasefire between Israel and Iran has held so far. All airspace in the region has largely reopened, but the corridor between Israel and Iran remains high risk if the conflict resumes.
01-Jul Lebanon
Risk summary updated: The ceasefire between Israel and Iran has held so far. All airspace in the region has largely reopened, but the corridor between Israel and Iran remains high risk if the conflict resumes.
01-Jul Oman
Risk summary updated: The ceasefire between Israel and Iran has held so far. All airspace in the region has largely reopened, but the corridor between Israel and Iran remains high risk if the conflict resumes.
01-Jul Afghanistan
US SFAR extended, no change to warning: US operators are permitted to overfly the OAKX/Kabul FIR at FL320 and above, and airways P500/G500 at FL300 and above. [SFAR 119]
01-Jul Syria
Risk summary updated: The ceasefire between Israel and Iran has held so far. All airspace in the region has largely reopened, but the corridor between Israel and Iran remains high risk if the conflict resumes.
01-Jul Egypt
Risk summary updated: The ceasefire between Israel and Iran has held so far. All airspace in the region has largely reopened, but the corridor between Israel and Iran remains high risk if the conflict resumes.
CYVR / Vancouver Canada 17-Jul The airport had a security incident on Tuesday involving a stolen Cessna 172 that went airborne and circled about 40 miles north of the airport. ATC suspended all arrivals for around 40 minutes, and at least one commercial flight had to abort its landing due to the rogue aircraft. The Cessna eventually landed safely, and the lone occupant was arrested. Operations have since returned to normal, though the incident caused several dozen delays and a few diversions.
OSZZ / Syria 17-Jul Israel carried out airstrikes on targets in Damascus on July 16. This appears to be in response to an intensifying civil conflict in southern Syria, and has caused some concern among other countries. Several state-issued airspace warnings exist for the OSTT/Damascus FIR which should be considered an active conflict zone. US operators (among others) are banned at all levels due to high risk from military activity and anti-aircraft fire. See safeairspace.net for more info.
ORER / Erbil Iraq 14-Jul A weaponised drone was shot down near the airport on July 14. Erbil has a recent history of these kinds of attacks. Local militia continue to target US military interests in the area which can put low level aircraft at risk - including from the resulting air defence activity. While US operators can now overfly Iraq above FL320, consider the risks of an unplanned diversion and landing. More info at safeairspace.net.
EGZZ / United Kingdom 10-Jul An OPSGROUP member reports a fatal attack occurred outside their crew hotel in Knightsbridge, London on July 9. The culprit was targeting a luxury watch. Several travel warnings are in place for Central London which include risk of violent, opportunistic crime. This includes areas commonly used for crew accommodation. Be mindful of security - official advice includes not wearing expensive jewelry (especially watches), and keeping smartphones hidden.
LFMN / Nice France 10-Jul We’ve had another OPSGROUP member report on a recent incident at LFMN that highlights the risks of the strict APU restrictions there. After towing from the Kilo apron to a Stand, the aircraft experienced electrical issues when connected to the stand’s GPU. Several system warnings appeared, followed by a complete blackout. APU start was initially denied despite cabin overheating. A mobile GPU was then brought in but failed to supply power. By the time APU use was finally approved, key navigation and communication systems had been damaged. The flight departed under MEL and required extensive repairs, resulting in significant cost and disruption. Check Airport Spy for the full report.
XMID / 08-Jul EASA have revised their CZIBs for the Middle East, effective July 7. They have completely withdrawn their warnings for Israel and Jordan plus nearby airspace in the HECC/Cairo and OEJD/Jeddah FIRs. For Iran, they continue to recommend against flights at any level. For Iraq and Lebanon, they have reverted back to what they previously advised for these countries prior to the recent conflict; operators should avoid Iraq below FL320, and avoid Lebanon unless operating to/from OLBA/Beirut airport over water.
UUZZ / Russia 08-Jul The Russian CAA has issued a warning about jet fuel contamination. Several incidents have occurred over the past two years involving fuel filter clogs. Samples taken revealed a number of nasties such as microorganisms, sulphur, paint particles and fibers which all indicate improper storage. Russia is one of the world’s suppliers of jet fuel. Several countries import the finished product - especially those in Central Asia (the Stans) along with China, Turkey, Belarus, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Mongolia and Egypt. It is important to use certified fuel suppliers who comply with internationally recognised fuel handling standards. If there is any doubt, ask for paperwork.
XMID / 07-Jul Iran has reopened the western portion of its airspace to all flights during daylight hours, from 0500–1800 local time (0130–1430Z). Most major airports, including Tehran’s OIII/Mehrabad and OIIE/Khomeini, have also reopened. The eastern portion of the airspace had already reopened on June 26. While a small number of airlines have resumed overflights, the majority continue to avoid Iranian airspace, choosing instead to route north via the Caspian Sea or south via Saudi/Egypt. Several countries still have active airspace warnings in place, advising operators to avoid the OIIX/Tehran FIR entirely.
EPZZ / Poland 07-Jul New member report of suspected GPS interference (possible spoofing). Signal was lost over southern Poland approx 100nm north of LENOV - near the Slovakian border. The crew received an ADS-B failure message, followed by a loss of GPS signal. A position shift of 40nm was observed. The aircraft type was a Falcon 7X. The event lasted for 45 minutes - ATC were advised, but seemed unsurprised.
ORKK / Kirkuk Iraq 03-Jul At least two rockets landed inside the airport perimeter on June 30. The airport authority previously reported that they landed in both military and civilian areas, but didn’t cause any significant damage. It’s not clear who was responsible. Several countries have long-standing airspace warnings for Iraq, including the US which prohibits US operators from overflying the ORBB/Baghdad FIR below FL320 due to risks posed by military activity, and militant attacks against airports. A thorough risk assessment is essential if planning stops here or at other airports, including ORBI/Baghdad.
OAZZ / Afghanistan 02-Jul The US FAA has extended its SFAR for the OAKX/Kabul FIR for another three years - until July 2028. There’s been no change to the rules for US operators - they are permitted to overfly the OAKX/Kabul FIR at FL320 and above, and airways P500/G500 at FL300 and above. But the updated SFAR has a good level of detail of recent activity in the region, plus analysis of the associated risk. Worth a read! See safeairspace.net for a full briefing on Afghanistan.
XMID / 01-Jul EASA has revised its Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB) for the Middle East. Minor changes only - it continues to recommend against flights in the airspace of Iran, Iraq, Israel and Jordan at all levels. The advice for Lebanon (the OLBB/Beirut FIR) has been eased a little - while Lebanese airspace should still be avoided, ops at OLBA/Beirut are considered lower risk provided you arrive and depart over the sea.
XMID / 30-Jun Since June 24, there has been no full-scale resumption of fighting between Israel and Iran - the ceasefire appears to be holding. Normal ops are slowly resuming throughout the region as airspace restrictions have eased. Flight tracking shows that major carriers are once again transiting Iraq’s ORBB/Bahdad FIR using eastern airways UM860 and UM688. Iran has reopened the eastern portion of its OIIX/Tehran FIR, and its western part is now available for overflight traffic above FL245 with special permission. Lower risk routings are still available either north via the Caspian Sea, or south via Saudi/Egypt.
XMID / 25-Jun The ceasefire between Israel and Iran appears to be holding. Israel has reopened for flights to LLBG/Tel Aviv, but only via specific routings. International flights are now running out of Terminal 3, and operators can submit schedules for approval. No update yet on BizJet access. Risk assessments remain essential before operating to Israel or Tel Aviv - there may be a ceasefire, but the risk is still high. Iran has issued a new Notam keeping its airspace closed, except for certain arrivals and departures with prior approval. All other airspace in the region has now reopened, but the corridor between Israel and Iran remains high risk if the fighting resumes.
TTPP / Port of Spain Trinidad and Tobago 25-Jun There was an armed robbery inside the airport on June 6. Two men with firearms entered a food outlet and forcibly stole cash and cell phones. This also follows a fatal shooting outside the arrivals area on April 17 which had already raised concerns about the security of the airport. The US Dept of State continues to advise against travel to Trinidad and Tobago due to risk of crime - be wary of crew security at all times.
OEZZ / Saudi Arabia 25-Jun Increased GPS interference has been reported in the OEJD/Jeddah FIR, which is currently seeing heavy use by overflights. The Saudi CAA (GACA) has issued a new Notam (OEJD A1498/25) advising pilots to tell ATC if this is encountered, and to follow the recommendations found in the attached safety bulletin.
XMID / 24-Jun Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait FIRs have reopened following Iranian missile strikes on a US airbase near Doha last night. The overwater portion of the UAE FIR is also open again. Iraq has announced the reopening of its airspace, closed since June 13. A US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran is now in place but already under strain - Israel accuses Iran of violating it with missile launches (denied by Iran) and has vowed heavy strikes on Tehran. Whether those go ahead remains to be seen. So the current airspace picture is this: Israel and Iran remain closed, and while nearby routes have reopened, airspace between the two remains at risk - from military activity or misidentification. Full updates are in the Special Briefing for the Middle East in your Dashboard. OPSGROUP Members are requested to report any additional information or changes to team@ops.group.
XMID / 24-Jun June 24, 0100z update. The FIRs of Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait have reopened following Iranian missile strikes on military targets near Doha on June 23. Restrictions in UAE airspace have also been eased. There is word that a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran may be imminent, but at time of writing this hasn’t been directly confirmed by either state. Continue to monitor the Special Briefing for the Middle East in your member’s dashboard for updates.
XMID / 23-Jun Iran is reporting that it has attacked a US airbase in Qatar. It says "devastating missiles" targeted Al Udeid Air Base (OTBD), which is 18nm west of the main Doha airport (OTHH). Qatar says that their "air defenses successfully thwarted the attack and intercepted the Iranian missiles”. The FIR's of Bahrain and Qatar are closed. The Emirates FIR (UAE) is also now partially closed around specific coordinates (see Notam A1757/25). Full updates are in the Special Briefing for the Middle East in your Dashboard. OPSGROUP Members are requested to report any additional information or changes to team@ops.group.
XMID / 23-Jun On June 22, the US launched airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, marking a major escalation in the Iran-Israel conflict. While there’ve been no direct threats to civil aviation, Iran has warned US involvement could trigger retaliation against American military assets - possibly via proxy groups. This raises airspace risk over Gulf states like Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. EASA also updated its Conflict Zone Bulletin that day, still advising against flights over Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, and Lebanon. It now highlights spillover risks within 100NM of Israel’s western and southern borders, affecting parts of Egypt’s HECC/Cairo FIR (mainly over Sinai) and the northern OEJD/Jeddah FIR in Saudi Arabia. Airspace closures remain in place over Iran, Iraq, and Israel. The region is still highly unstable, with missile activity, GPS interference, and continued military build-up. Check the full briefing in your members Dashboard, updated as new information becomes available.
XMID / 23-Jun EASA have updated their Conflict Zone Information Bulletin on the Middle East situation. They continue to recommend against flights in the airspace of Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan and Lebanon at all levels. However, this updated CZIB also notes there are additional spillover risks in adjacent airspace of 100NM surrounding western and southern Israeli borders in the eastern part of Egypt’s HECC/Cairo FIR (mainly over Sinai) and the northern part of Saudi Arabia’s OEJD/Jeddah FIR.
EGVN / Brize Norton United Kingdom 20-Jun Pro-Palestinian activists breached EGVN/Brize Norton RAF base on June 19, entering undetected and spraying red paint into the engines of two Airbus Voyager refuelling aircraft. They also claimed to have caused additional damage with crowbars. The incident raises questions about security at a key UK military transport hub - which also permits private BizAv flights. The last time members of this group carried out a similar airport intrusion was at EINN/Shannon in May 2025, when they breached the runway and vandalised a US military-chartered aircraft.
XINO / 20-Jun A member has reported a particularly bad GPS jamming encounter over the Andaman Sea while enroute from Thailand to the UAE (Global 6500). GPS inputs had been disabled for the crossing of Myanmar, but were re-activated clear of the coast. A short while later, the GPS signal was lost and two FMS’s were corrupted. The flight continued using INS only as there were no ground aids within range for position updates. This lasted for approx. 30 minutes before the signal was regained prior to entering Indian airspace.
XMID / 19-Jun Iran has issued a new Notam warning that a conflict zone exists over international waters in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman within the OIIX/Tehran FIR. This is especially relevant to traffic currently operating to/from Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and the UAE in close proximity to the area. The Tehran FIR remains closed, but spillover risk remains in adjacent FIRs. Jordan has also issued a Notam warning of potential short-notice closures within the OJAC/Amman FIR. Meanwhile, for overflights rerouting south via Egypt, several airways in the northern part of the HECC/Cairo FIR now have new restrictions in place until June 22. Check the full briefing in your members Dashboard, updated as new information becomes available.
XEUR / 19-Jun GPS interference is now a regular occurrence in the Baltic region, particularly around Kaliningrad, Eastern Finland, the Baltic Sea, and nearby airspace. A recent member report from a flight over Finland noted complete GPS1/2 signal loss, ADS-B failure, unavailable terrain data, and FMS/GPS position monitoring loss. The aircraft reverted to DME/DME navigation and the system kept position accuracy within about 0.3nm. Reported to ATC and it was casually acknowledged as "this has been happening". If you're flying in the area, be prepared for GPS interruptions and rely on conventional nav as needed. To check the latest jamming/spoofing hotspots, check the live maps via the link.
XMID / 18-Jun GPS spoofing has been detected throughout the region due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. New additions include both the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman with traffic operating to/from both Doha and Dubai affected. This is typically being presented as a position shift to show the aircraft over or near Bidkhun, Iran. The UAE AIP contains contingency procedures for GPS interference (GEN 1.5.5) which includes advising ATC and requesting a revised clearance using alternate means of navigation.
XMID / 17-Jun Iran and Israel have exchanged fire for a fifth consecutive day, with explosions reported over Tehran and Iran launching two waves of missiles toward Israel overnight. Air raid alerts were triggered, though the attacks were less intense than previous nights. Airspace risk remains unchanged - Iran, Israel, and Iraq remain closed, with very limited exceptions. High risk also continues in adjacent airspace, particularly over Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria, where missiles and drones are transiting regularly. See the full briefing in your members Dashboard, updated as new information is available.
XMID / 16-Jun Over the weekend, the conflict between Israel and Iran has intensified - both sides have continued to exchange fire with ballistic missiles, drones and widespread activations of air defence systems. There has been no reduction in risk to civil aircraft. The airspace of Iran, Iraq and Israel remains closed with very few exceptions. Lebanon and Jordan have reopened, with the latter requiring 30 mins of extra fuel for inbound aircraft. Beware though that both the FAA and EASA strongly advise against overflights of any of the above countries. Routes to avoid the area are heavily congested (north via the Caspian Sea, or south via Egypt and Saudi). See the full briefing in your members Dashboard, updated as new information is available.
XMID / 13-Jun Tonight, Iran has launched a series of missiles at Israel. Two waves of missiles reached Tel Aviv at around 1900Z, with some damage and casualties. To the north, the Beirut FIR (Lebanon) has been closed. Earlier, EASA issued a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin on the Middle East situation, advising operators not to operate within the affected airspace (specifically Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, and Lebanon) at all flight levels. See Special Briefing for further details.
LLZZ / Israel 13-Jun As Israel awaits a potential return offensive from Iran, it's apparent that this situation is very different to earlier Israel-Iran exchanges of fire. Israeli airlines have moved their entire fleet out of the country. Earlier today, El Al completed repatriation of aircraft to European airports including Milan, Rome, Sofia, and Larnaca. The airline has cancelled all flights. Arkia, another Israeli carrier, moved their aircraft to Cyprus this morning. LLBG/Ben Gurion is currently almost empty of aircraft. A number of the remaining airlines to operate to Tel Aviv have suspended flights to Israel until well into the second half of this year. It is clear that the expectation of an attack on Israel by Iran, and associated risk to the airspace of Iran, Iraq, and Jordan, is being treated as very likely.
XMID / 13-Jun An analysis from the FAA is available via the Special Briefing in your members Dashboard. The key message is that the US assesses that, "there is likely a critical risk to aircraft operating at any altitude in the airspace between Israel and Iran from offensive weaponry, the subsequent air defense responses, and the resulting debris. Potential retaliatory attacks against Israel and regional U.S. assets will expand the conflict and will likely pose a risk to aircraft operations in other parts of the Middle East and Africa". See full note in the Special Briefing.
XMID / 13-Jun A key element in the current Middle East airspace situation is the strong likelihood that this will continue for several weeks - Israel has stated their operation will continue for this length of time. Currently the FIR's for Israel, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, and Iran are all closed, with a few exceptions. Any airspace that lies between Israel and Iran is at risk, either directly from counter-missile activity or indirectly through misidentification. There are two routes to avoid it all - North (Caspian Sea) or South (Egypt-Saudi corridor). Egypt and Saudi Arabia have issued routing Notams to handle the traffic flow. In Europe, traffic using Greek and Cypriot airspace (Athens/Nicosia FIR's) is likely to get a slot outbound, as demand is high. Many sectors are at risk of overload, so keep a close eye on TCAS, have onward frequencies ready, and expect GPS interference - even more than usual. And of course, everything can change at any moment. See full briefing in your members dashboard, updated as new information is available.
XMID / 13-Jun 06:00z update: Iraq and Jordan have now closed their airspace. The ORBB/Baghdad FIR is now shut until 09:00z (ORBB Notam A0373/25), and the OJAC/Amman FIR until 08:45z (OJAC Notam A0265/25). They join Iran and Israel as per our previous alert. It’s also being reported that Syrian airspace is closed, but this has not been confirmed by Notam. Traffic is now diverting either south via Egypt and Saudi Arabia, or north via Turkey, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan.
XMID / 13-Jun At approx 00:11z Israel began carrying out major airstrikes on targets in and around Tehran. All Iranian airspace (the OIIX/Tehran FIR) has been closed until at least 10:00z June 13. In expectation of retaliatory attacks, a state of emergency has been declared in Israel. Israeli airspace (the LLLL/Tel Aviv FIR) has also been closed to all traffic apart from north/westbound departures until 07:00z June 14. Previous escalations have shown that in the likely event of a response from Iran, the airspace of Iraq and Jordan may also close at short notice. The situation is still emerging - operators should use a high degree of caution in the region at this time.
XMID / 12-Jun The US Government has ordered all non-essential staff to leave its embassies in Iraq, and is also authorizing the departure of non-essential staff and family members from Bahrain and Kuwait. The move follows reports that Israel may be preparing a strike against Iran, raising concerns of regional escalation. Iran has warned it would retaliate against US bases in the region if attacked. Stalled nuclear negotiations between Iran and the US have further heightened tensions. Operators should remain alert to changes — last year’s Iranian missile strikes prompted the sudden closure of several Middle Eastern FIRs.
EFZZ / Finland 11-Jun An airspace incursion by a Russian military aircraft was reported on June 10 over the Gulf of Finland - the second in as many weeks. The aircraft briefly entered the EFIN/Helsinki FIR east of Helsinki itself before returning to Russian airspace. The Finnish Government is taking this seriously and are actively investigating the bust. Take care near the boundary with the ULLL/Sankt-Peterburg FIR - NATO has previously warned that military aircraft may be operating without transponders or reference to ATC.
KZZZ / USA 08-Jun The FAA has issued an advisory (attached) about possible coverage gaps for domestic CPDLC below 16,000’ MSL. This can lead to messages failing or not being received by ATC - especially outside of major metropolitan areas. There are no immediate plans to improve existing ground-based infrastructure which means the issue is here to stay. While less critical for jet traffic, be aware that CPDLC services may be unreliable at lower levels in remote areas.
OLZZ / Lebanon 06-Jun Israel carried out airstrikes on targets in Southern Beirut on June 5. Smoke was visible near OLBA/Beirut airport, but no impact to ops was reported. Several states maintain active airspace warnings for the OLBB/Beirut FIR due to potential risk from anti-aircraft fire and military activity. See safeairspace.net for a full briefing.
SBJH / 05-Jun An Opsgroup member reports that a crew were forced to the side of the road and robbed while in transit between the airport and a downtown hotel on June 2. The thieves stole their jewellery and electronic devices. The US Dept. of State warns that armed robbery can occur in urban areas at all times of the day, and that foreigners can be a target. Ensure your driver sticks to major thoroughfares (such as the SP-19 state highway) and avoids shortcuts on quieter streets.
OMAD / Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates 04-Jun An Opsgroup member reports two instances of GPS interference (possible spoofing) from an unknown source on June 3 and 4. The first encounter resulted in a 20nm GPS position shift through 3000’ on departure from Runway 31. The second occurred during intercept of the Runway 31 localizer where RNAV capability was lost. Aircraft type was a Gulfstream. GPS interference is frequent in Middle Eastern airspace, but less common in the UAE. Please let us know if you encounter it, report@ops.group.
UUZZ / Russia 04-Jun Drone attacks across Russia are ramping up, with some reaching as far as Siberia, and that’s increasing the risk for any aircraft still using Russian airspace. Hundreds of drones have been shot down recently, including in areas around Moscow. Russian air defense systems are using surface-to-air missiles capable of reaching all altitudes, so the risk applies at every level. While most operators avoid Russian airspace completely, those still flying there for overflights or trips to Russian cities should be prepared for sudden closures or reroutes. Most of this activity happens at night, but daytime disruptions are now common too.
HSPN / Port Sudan Sudan 04-Jun There was a drone attack targeting critical infrastructure including the airport on May 31. Anti-aircraft fire was reported to the north and west of the city. Sudan has remained in a state of civil war since a military coup in 2023. While its airspace remains closed at all levels, a contingency plan does allow for ops in and out of the airport. It’s not clear yet if there was any damage. Several states maintain active airspace warnings for Sudan - see safeairspace.net for a full briefing.
OYSN / Sanaa Yemen 28-May The airport was badly damaged by an Israeli airstrike on May 28 - at least one unattended commercial jet was destroyed. There’s been no official announcement, but the airport is reportedly non-operational until further notice. There have been no commercial flights here since previous airstrikes in Dec 2024. Yemen remains an active conflict zone, and the vast majority of Yemeni airspace (OYSC/Sanaa FIR) should be avoided. See safeairspace.net for more info.
SPJC / Lima Peru 28-May A Copa B738 operating into Lima on May 23 was cleared for the 16R approach, but lined up with the closed-for-WIP Runway 16L instead. The error was only picked up by the TWR controller at 500ft. At the time a KLM B777 was crossing 16L. The reason for the mistake is not yet known, but may indicate that others could fall foul of the same trap.
LLZZ / Israel 28-May The Israeli CAA has provided an update on the risk situation in Israel. It covers the operational status of LLBG/Tel Aviv, risk perspectives involving Yemen, Gaza and Iran, and a general overview of the Israeli approach to mitigating risk. This restricted document is available via the link to Special Briefings in your Dashboard. Useful reading, but remember, don't ask a barber if you need a haircut. The risk in Israel is persistently higher than the Israeli CAA perspective of it.
SAZZ / Argentina 27-May Argentina’s Notam system is still down today - no word yet on when it will be restored. In the meantime, the best source of info would be your handler and the airport authorities. Existing Notams in other country’s systems (FAA, etc.) may not be current, while new ones will not display. Also keep an eye on SUP A48/25 which lists a large number of instrument approaches that are unavailable due to lapsed revalidations - this may go unnoticed by foreign operators.
SAZZ / Argentina 27-May Member Report: The Notam system in Argentina is down “for maintenance,” and after more than 12 hours, there still appears to be no target time for it to come back online. If you are heading there soon, speak with your handler early and check if they can source local Notams for you. Keep in mind that Notams in other country systems (FAA, etc.) might be old or no longer current, and new ones will not display.
OPZZ / Pakistan 25-May Both Pakistan and India have extended their reciprocal airspace ban on each other’s aircraft. A fragile ceasefire agreement remains in place but we continue to advise caution - especially over the Kashmir region and along the shared border where air defense activity could resume with little warning if hostilities re-start. France has amended its airspace warning for the region - it now recommends operators not to enter a section of cross-border airspace in Northern Pakistan/India below FL260 (LFFF Notam F0779/25 refers).
ZZZZ / Worldwide 25-May The mystery of worldwide dual GPS failures appears to have been solved. Over the weekend Boeing, Honeywell, and Collins collaborated to investigate the cause, and the outcome is that the faults were traced to one GPS satellite (PRN 37). A change in the data format being broadcast from it apparently led to the receiver failures. These were limited to Honeywell MMR's, predominantely on B737 and A320 series aircraft. This change has been corrected, and no further issues are expected. There was no connection to an increase in solar activity, or jamming/spoofing. The three OEM's involved consider the case closed. Thank you to all members who responded with reports and information.
ZZZZ / Worldwide 25-May This past week, a slew of Dual/Complete GPS Failures began to be reported by airlines and AOs around the world. Typically, the fault is first annunciated as an “ADS-B RPTG” Fault, followed by GPS 1/2 failure. This is unrelated to spoofing or jamming. Many aircraft have been grounded as a result, mostly for short duration pending a reset. An OPSGROUP All-Call is active, requesting further reports and information from members. See link for full Special Briefing on this topic in your members Dashboard.
SVZZ / Venezuela 23-May Panama and Venezuela have agreed to resume commercial flights between the two countries, ending a suspension that lasted nearly a year following a political dispute. This comes shortly after Venezuela announced on May 21 that it is suspending all flights to and from Colombian airports until further notice - although we are still waiting for a Notam to be issued by the SVZM/Maiquetia FIR. The flight suspension appears to be a response to recent political arrests in the region. There is no indication that overflights (that haven’t landed in Colombia) are affected.
UUZZ / Russia 22-May Moscow area airports were heavily disrupted by a sustained Ukrainian drone attack on May 22. At least twenty-three were intercepted by air defence systems near or over the city. Flights were suspended at all major airports. EASA continues to advise operators not to enter the airspace of Western Russia (west of longitude 60 Degrees East) at all levels due to risk of misidentification and anti-aircraft fire. See safeairspace.net for a full briefing.
HCMM / Mogadishu Somalia 21-May Another mortar attack was reported near the airport on May 20. The field itself is located near UN offices and several foreign embassies - the Somali Government has previously warned that groups such as Al-Shabaab actively target the area - including aviation interests. This is an important consideration for overflights using the Class A airspace above in the event of an unplanned landing. Safeairspace.net has more info.
EINN / Shannon Ireland 19-May Two recent security incidents at the airport to be aware of: On May 17, some protestors entered the airside area and threw paint on an Omni Air International Boeing 767 parked at Stand 42. This caused a full suspension of operations for around 30 mins, placing three inbound flights in a hold. Fire cover was reduced as airport police and fire crews responded. And on May 1, some protestors were arrested after crashing a van through a security fence in a separate breach. While the airport was previously targeted during protests in Nov 2024, these are the first incidents in some time where demonstrators have physically entered the airside area.
LLZZ / Israel 18-May At least one Houthi missile was intercepted over Israel on May 18 - the target was believed to be LLBG/Tel Aviv itself. The airport has been targeted multiple times in recent weeks. While sporadic, these types of attacks pose an ongoing threat to operations there. This includes short-notice airport or airspace closures, unplanned diversions and danger from air defence activity itself. See safeairspace.net for a full briefing.
ORZZ / Iraq 16-May France has issued a new Notam which supersedes their existing airspace warning (AIC 15/24) for the ORBB/Baghdad FIR. This is due to the renaming of several route segments in a recent AIP update - there has been no change to the actual advice. The new Notam now reads that French operators overflying the ORBB/Baghdad FIR should only be on airways M860 or L602/L718 northbound or M688 southbound, at or above FL320.
HLZZ / Libya 15-May The UK FCO reports that violence in Tripoli has largely subsided following a ceasefire agreed on May 14. However, the situation remains volatile. The Libyan CAA has issued a Notam indicating that operations at HLLM/Tripoli Mitiga Airport are expected to resume later today. Earlier this week, several aircraft were repositioned to HLMS/Misrata as a precaution. We’ve also received a local report confirming that Tripoli controllers have returned to the ACC.Despite signs of improvement, we continue to advise avoiding Libyan airspace (HLLL/Tripoli FIR) entirely. For a full briefing on current airspace warnings, visit safeairspace.net.
HLZZ / Libya 13-May Heavy gunfire and explosions were reported in Tripoli on May 12. An emergency lockdown is in place. This appears to be in response to the death of a high-profile militant. The situation is unpredictable - as a result the airport authority at HLLM/Tripoli has confirmed evacuation plans have been activated including the transfer of aircraft to HLMS/Misrata. The US Embassy there has issued a new alert reminding US citizens not to travel there. Several states maintain active airspace warnings for Libya - including a ban on US operators over almost all Libyan airspace. See SafeAirspace.net for more info.
OPZZ / Pakistan 12-May A ceasefire between India and Pakistan, announced on May 10, appears to be holding despite mutual accusations of violations. We continue to advise caution, particularly over the Kashmir region and along the shared border where air defense activity could resume with little warning if hostilities were to restart. Flight tracking indicates that nearly all operators are still avoiding the area, opting instead to reroute south via the Gulf of Oman and the UAE. While Pakistan has reopened all previously closed airways, both countries continue to prohibit each other's aircraft from entering their respective airspace.
UUZZ / Russia 12-May A section of airspace in Southern Russia has been closed at all levels from 0600 - 1600z on May 13 (URRV Notam N6076/25 refers). There is credible concern that this may be associated with the launch of ballistic missiles from a facility located near the town of Kasputin Yar. A similar ban was in place in November ahead of a missile strike against Ukraine. This follows a warning issued by the US Embassy on May 9 predicting a significant airstrike in the coming days. Several states (including the US and Canada) maintain active airspace warnings for Russian airspace, especially near the Ukrainian border - see safeairspace.net for more info.
KZZZ / USA 11-May The FBI is reporting a ‘dramatic increase’ in laser strikes over Washington State. Over four hundred incidents have been reported in recent months, including near KSEA/Seattle and KGEG/Spokane. It’s sufficiently concerning that the agency is now offering a hefty reward for info leading to the arrest of those responsible. The FAA’s current advice to pilots is to report any incidents to ATC without delay, and submit an online report when practical.
XEUR / 08-May The Soviet-era spacecraft Kosmos 482 launched in 1972 sadly never made it to Venus. It’s headed back to Earth some time around May 10, although there’s still a lot of uncertainty about exactly when and where it will enter the atmosphere. Somewhere in the Atlantic off the coast of North Africa looks most likely, but its trajectory could bring it closer to Europe as well, and operators are being warned about possible debris. We should know more on May 9, and Eurocontrol will publish any relevant Notams on the NOP if required.
OPZZ / Pakistan 08-May France has published a new airspace warning for Pakistan and India following this week’s flare-up in hostilities. French operators are recommended not to enter a section of cross-border airspace in the northern Kashmir region where the conflict has been taking place. France is the first country to issue an airspace warning for this region following this week’s events.
OPZZ / Pakistan 07-May No new cross-border attacks have been reported since last night’s airstrikes in northern Pakistan. In India, VIAR/Amritsar, VISR/Srinagar and VICG/Chandigarh airports remain closed to civil flights until May 10 as a precaution. In Pakistan, flights have now resumed at all airports that were temporarily closed last night, including OPLA/Lahore and OPIS/Islamabad. Despite some media claims, Pakistan has not closed its entire airspace. Instead, several airways in the northern OPLR/Lahore FIR remain unavailable, although alternate routings are still possible. These restrictions are listed in Pakistan CAA Notams, many of which are not mirrored on the FAA’s site, so it’s best to check the source directly for the latest updates. However, all the major airlines are now avoiding Pakistan’s airspace altogether, with east-west traffic diverting south via the Gulf of Oman and UAE. Given the uncertainty and potential for rapid escalation, this seems a sensible choice. If the conflict continues, there is a chance that Pakistan could impose a full airspace closure, as they did from Feb to Aug 2019 under similar circumstances.
OPZZ / Pakistan 07-May Deteriorating situation tonight between India and Pakistan. India launched airstrikes on several sites in Pakistan, and Pakistan’s military has said it has shot down five Indian aircraft and captured some soldiers.

News media is reporting that Pakistan has closed its airspace for 48 hours (no announcement from India yet). There’s no such clear-cut announcement on the Pakistan Notams (the OPKR/Karachi and OPLR/Lahor FIR codes). They did issue a flurry of Notams tonight, some of which have been cancelled already, but several remain in place advising of closed airways - mostly in the north of the country near to where the cross-border fighting took place.

Either way, all the major airlines are now avoiding Pakistan’s airspace entirely, and pretty much all east-west traffic is now routing via the Gulf of Oman and the UAE instead.

Tonight’s events come after two weeks of deteriorating diplomatic relations between the two countries following a terrorist attack against civilians in India-administered Kashmir on April 22 by a militant group from Pakistan. If the current conflict escalates, one concern is that Pakistan might implement wider airspace closures to overflights similar to what they did in Feb 2019 under similar circumstances.

Keep an eye on the Pakistan CAA Notams page. This has all the latest Notams on it, several of which do not appear on the FAA Notam site.
OYZZ / Yemen 06-May There was an Israeli airstrike on OYSN/Sanaa airport on May 6, in response to a missile attack on LLBG/Tel Aviv on May 4. There’s been no official announcement, but damage to the airport looks to be severe. There have been no commercial flights taking place here since previous Israeli airstrikes back in Dec 2024, which caused extensive damage to the control tower and terminal buildings. Yemen remains an active conflict zone, and the vast majority of Yemeni airspace (OYSC/Sanaa FIR) should be avoided.
LLBG / Tel Aviv Israel 05-May A ballistic missile fired by the Houthis hit near LLBG/Tel Aviv yesterday, close to Terminal 3. Flights were briefly suspended, some international airlines canceled operations, but the airport reopened about an hour later and things are mostly back to normal. There were no fatalities, though several people were treated for minor injuries. The Houthis claimed responsibility and warned airlines to avoid the area. This was their fourth missile aimed at Israel in 48 hours, though the others were intercepted. The Israeli government has promised a response, and the situation in the region remains tense, so it’s a good idea to monitor updates if you have upcoming operations in or out of LLBG/Tel Aviv.
MMSD / San Jose Del Cabo Mexico 29-Apr Member report: After clearing customs and immigration at MMSD, a crew member was called into the AFAC office despite all paperwork being completed. Officials requested they transport a bag containing prescription medication back to the US. The crew member immediately refused. The situation appeared staged, possibly as an integrity test or trap. Crews should be aware that accepting unknown items could lead to serious consequences, including criminal charges or aircraft seizure. Always politely decline, request written confirmation and avoid handling anything you have not personally verified.
VIZZ / India 24-Apr There was a major terrorist attack against civilians in Kashmir on April 22. A militant group from Pakistan has claimed responsibility. The diplomatic response to this incident may escalate known risks to civil aircraft operating over this disputed region. Several airspace warnings exist for Kashmir at all levels due to potential threats from military activity. See safeairspace.net for a full briefing.
TTPP / Port of Spain Trinidad and Tobago 21-Apr There was a fatal shooting outside the arrivals area on April 17, which resulted in a mass panic. The culprits have not been caught. Temporary security protocols are in place including the presence of armed security officers and road blocks. The government is calling for more permanent measures to be introduced. The US Dept. of State continues to advise against travel to Trinidad and Tobago due to risk of crime - be mindful of crew security if stopping here.
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