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Sudan 02 Nov
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: German operators are prohibited from entering the HSSS/Khartoum FIR.
Saudi Arabia 02 Nov
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: German operators should exercise caution in the southwest of the OEJD/Jeddah FIR where ATC could apply ESCAT procedures due to the risk of drone and missile attacks from Yemen.
Ethiopia 02 Nov
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.
Iran 02 Nov
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: Caution to German operators in the OIIX/Tehran FIR due to risk posed by anti-aircraft weaponry.
Egypt 02 Nov
Germany AIC updated, change to wording: Caution to German operators over the Northern Sinai Peninsula below FL260 due to anti-aviation and ground weaponry.
Myanmar 02 Nov
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.
Iraq 02 Nov
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: German operators should not overfly the ORBB/Baghdad FIR below FL280.
North Korea 02 Nov
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.
Libya 02 Nov
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: German operators should avoid Libyan airspace.
Mali 02 Nov
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: German operators should not overfly the airspace of Mali below FL260.
Belarus 02 Nov
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 02 Nov
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.
Ukraine 02 Nov
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: German operators are prohibited from the airspace of Ukraine, including the contested UKFV/Simferopol FIR over Crimea (claimed by Russia as the URFV FIR).
Afghanistan 02 Nov
Germany AIC updated, change to wording: German operators should not enter the OAKX/Kabul FIR below FL330.
Syria 02 Nov
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: German operators are prohibited from entering the OSTT/Damascus FIR.
Somalia 02 Nov
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: German operators should not overfly the HCSM/Mogadishu FIR below FL260, except for airway UR401.
Yemen 02 Nov
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: German operators are prohibited from operating on airways over the Yemen landmass within the OYSC/Sanaa FIR.
Russia 02 Nov
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: German operators should not enter the airspace of Russia within 200nm of the FIR boundaries with Ukraine.
South Sudan 02 Nov
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: Caution to German operators below FL260 in South Sudan due to the potential risk from anti-aviation and ground-to-ground weaponry.
Egypt 01 Nov
New UK Notam: Caution to UK operators over the Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba due to risk from heightened military activity.
Saudi Arabia 27 Oct
Risk summary updated: Cruise missiles and drones launched from Yemen targeting Israel. Some shot down over the Red Sea, others landing on Egypt/Israel border.
Egypt 27 Oct
Risk summary updated: Cruise missiles and drones launched from Yemen targeting Israel. Some shot down over the Red Sea, others landing on Egypt/Israel border.
Sudan 20 Oct
Germany Notam extended: German operators are prohibited from entering the HSSS/Khartoum FIR due to risks from anti-aircraft weaponry and military activity.
Lebanon 20 Oct
New Canada Notam: Caution to Canadian operators in the OLBB/Beirut FIR due to potential risk from military activity.
Lebanon 11 Oct
Risk summary updated: Conflict along Lebanon-Israel border has increased following Israel-Gaza conflict, including drone activity, sporadic rocket fire and the use of artillery. Air defence activity on either side of the border may increase the risk to civil aircraft.
Israel 11 Oct
Israel Security Warning NOTAM updated
Israel 10 Oct
New Canada Notam: Caution to Canadian operators in the LLLL/Tel Aviv FIR due to potential risk from military activity.
Israel 09 Oct
New FAA caution note: 2nd FDC NOTAM, FAA advises caution, no restrictions currently, monitor airspace developments.
Israel 09 Oct
Updated restriction, Russian operators - Night operations to LLBG/Tel Aviv prohibited, daylight ops only
Israel 08 Oct
Risk summary updated: Israel declares war, Safe Airspace Level 1 - Do Not Fly. Avoid LL** overflight and LL** destinations.
Israel 07 Oct
FAA caution for Israel: Exercise extreme caution within Tel Aviv FIR (LLLL)
Sudan 05 Oct
Italy Notam now listed in AIC: Italian operators should avoid the HSSS/Khartoum FIR below FL260 due to risks from anti-aircraft weaponry and military activity.
Saudi Arabia 05 Oct
Italy Notam now listed in AIC: Caution to Italian operators in the OEJD/Jeddah FIR where ATC could apply ESCAT procedures with short notice.
Ethiopia 05 Oct
Italy Notam now listed in AIC: Caution to Italian operators in the HAAA/Addis Ababa FIR due to risks from anti-aircraft weaponry.
Iran 05 Oct
Italy Notam now listed in AIC: Italian operators should maintain FL320 or above in the OIIX/Tehran FIR.
Iraq 05 Oct
Italy Notam now listed in AIC: Italian operators should maintain FL320 or above in the ORBB/Baghdad FIR due to the risk from anti-aircraft weaponry.
North Korea 05 Oct
Italy Notam now listed in AIC: Caution to Italian operators in the ZKKP/Pyongyang FIR due to risks from missile launches without prior notice.
Cyprus 05 Oct
Italy Notam now listed in AIC: Caution to Italian operators in the LCCC/Nicosia FIR due to firing exercises - follow ATC instructions closely.
Mali 05 Oct
Italy Notam now listed in AIC: Italian operators should avoid the airspace of Mali.
Belarus 05 Oct
Italy Notam now listed in AIC: Italian operators should avoid the UMMV/Minsk FIR.
Pakistan 05 Oct
Italy Notam now listed in AIC: Italian operators should avoid the airspace of Pakistan below FL320.
Ukraine 05 Oct
Italy Notam now listed in AIC: Italian operators are prohibited from the airspace of Ukraine, including the contested UKFV/Simferopol FIR over Crimea (claimed by Russia as the URFV FIR).
Afghanistan 05 Oct
Italy Notam now listed in AIC: Italian operators should not enter the OAKX/Kabul FIR, except on airways P500/G500.
Syria 05 Oct
Italy Notam now listed in AIC: Italian operators should avoid the OSTT/Damascus FIR.
Somalia 05 Oct
Italy Notam now listed in AIC: Italian operators should maintain FL260 or above in the HCSM/Mogadishu FIR.
Israel 05 Oct
Italy Notam now listed in AIC: 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).
Yemen 05 Oct
Italy Notam now listed in AIC: Italian operators should avoid the OYSC/Sanaa FIR below FL320.
Russia 05 Oct
Italy Notam now listed in AIC: Italian operators are prohibited from Russian airspace within 200nm of the Russia/Ukraine border, and must do a risk assessment if planning to operate in the UUWV/Moscow FIR.
Yemen 02 Oct
Risk summary updated: Concerns that the Saudi-Yemen conflict may start up again soon, following renewed Houthi drone attacks near the border.
Sudan 28 Sep
France AIC extended, no change to warning: French operators should maintain FL260 or higher in the HSSS/Sudan FIR along its southern edge (where Sudan borders with South Sudan) and western edge (where Sudan borders with Central African Republic and Chad).
Saudi Arabia 28 Sep
France AIC updated, change to warning: French operators should exercise caution in the southwest of the OEJD/Jeddah FIR where ATC could apply ESCAT procedures.
Ethiopia 28 Sep
France AIC extended, no change to warning: French operators should not fly in the northern section of the HAAA/Addis Ababa FIR, and should exercise caution across the rest of the country’s airspace below FL320.
Iran 28 Sep
France AIC extended, no change to warning: French operators should not overfly the western half of the country (everywhere west of 54 Degrees East longitude); overflights of the eastern half should be at or above FL320.
Moldova 28 Sep
France AIC extended, no change to warning: French operators should not enter the airspace of Moldova due to the conflict in neighbouring Ukraine.
Iraq 28 Sep
France AIC extended, no change to warning: French operators overflying the ORBB/Baghdad FIR should only be on airways UM860 or UL602/L718 northbound or UM688 southbound, at or above FL320.
Libya 28 Sep
France AIC extended, no change to warning: French operators should avoid Libyan airspace.
North Korea 28 Sep
France AIC extended, no change to warning: Caution advised to French operators for all North Korea overflights, especially in the maritime part over the Sea of Japan (due to unannounced rocket launches).
Mali 28 Sep
France AIC extended, no change to warning: French operators overflying the part of the DRRR/Niamey FIR located above the Malian territory should be at or above FL320.
Belarus 28 Sep
France AIC extended, no change to warning: French operators should not enter the airspace of Belarus due to the conflict in neighbouring Ukraine.
Pakistan 28 Sep
France AIC extended, no change to warning: French operators overflying Pakistan airspace should be at FL260 or above.
Ukraine 28 Sep
France AIC extended, no change to warning: French operators should not enter the airspace of Ukraine, including the contested UKFV/Simferopol FIR over Crimea (claimed by Russia as the URFV FIR).
Afghanistan 28 Sep
France AIC updated, change to warning: French operators should not overfly the OAKX/Kabul FIR below FL320. (Previously they were limited to airways P500/G500).
Syria 28 Sep
France AIC extended, no change to warning: French operators should avoid Syrian airspace.
Yemen 28 Sep
France AIC extended, no change to warning: French operators should avoid Yemeni airspace, except at or above FL320 in the oceanic airspace in the east of the OYSC/Sanaa FIR (airway B400 and east of).
South Sudan 28 Sep
France AIC extended, no change to warning: French operators overflying the part of the HSSS/Sudan FIR above South Sudan should be at FL260 or above.
Russia 28 Sep
France AIC extended, no change to warning: French operators should not enter the airspace of Russia within 200nm of the FIR boundaries with Ukraine, and exercise caution in the rest of the UUWV/Moscow and URRV/Rostov FIRs.
Iraq 26 Sep
Risk summary updated: Several reports of GPS spoofing over the ORBB/Baghdad FIR.
Iran 26 Sep
Risk summary updated: Several reports of GPS spoofing over the ORBB/Baghdad FIR, plus some in northern Iran.
Yemen 25 Sep
US SFAR updated due to waypoints renamed: US operators are prohibited from overflying the OYSC/Sanaa FIR north of a line KAPET-NODMA-IMPAG-TIMAD-PARIM-RIBOK (i.e. the landmass). The US FAA specifically mentions UT702 and M999 offshore routes as being ok to use.
Mali 21 Sep
New Germany Notam: German operators are prohibited from the northern part of Mali below FL260, and should not enter the southern part of the country below FL260.
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.
Somalia 18 Sep
France Notam extended: French operators should stay at or above FL260 in the HCSM/Mogadishu FIR, except in the overwater portion.
Myanmar 17 Sep
Risk summary updated: Several attacks by rebel groups against military targets across the country, including a makeshift drone which dropped bombs on aircraft hangars at an airbase next to VYNT/Naypyitaw airport.
Japan 15 Sep
US extends ban on flights in North Korea's ZKKP/Pyongyang FIR, including the oceanic part over the Sea of Japan, to Sep 2028.
North Korea 15 Sep
US extends ban on flights in North Korea's ZKKP/Pyongyang FIR, including the oceanic part over the Sea of Japan, to Sep 2028.
Mali 11 Sep
Risk summary updated: Germany is considering a flight ban due to deteriorating security situation; Updated map showing closed airspace over the country.
Russia 07 Sep
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.
Yemen 07 Sep
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.
Armenia 07 Sep
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.
Azerbaijan 07 Sep
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.
Sudan 07 Sep
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.
Saudi Arabia 07 Sep
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.
Iran 07 Sep
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.
Moldova 07 Sep
Canada AIC extended, no change to warning: Canadian operators are prohibited from the LUUU/Chisinau FIR.
Libya 07 Sep
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.
Iraq 07 Sep
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.
North Korea 07 Sep
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 07 Sep
Canada AIC extended, no change to warning: Canadian operators are prohibited from the UMMV/Minsk FIR.
Ukraine 07 Sep
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).
Afghanistan 07 Sep
Canada AIC extended, no change to warning: Canadian operators should not enter the airspace of Afghanistan except for overflights at or above FL320 on airways P500 and G500.
Syria 07 Sep
Canada AIC extended, no change to warning: Canadian operators should not enter the airspace of Syria, due to the potential risk from anti- aviation weaponry and military operations. There is a potential risk to aircraft within 200nm of the OSTT/Damascus FIR.
Somalia 07 Sep
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.
Sudan 28 Aug
France Notam extended: French operators should not enter the airspace of Sudan, nor file Sudanese airports as alternates.
Niger 15 Aug
Risk elevated to Level 3 for Niger, due to risk of target misidentification for civil traffic. The military junta is operating defensively, and actively looking for signs of an invasion from neighbouring states.
Libya 14 Aug
Risk summary updated: Major evacuation of aircraft from Tripoli due to security risk, violent clashes and gunfire.
Moldova 03 Aug
Moldova AIP SUP: In Moldova's airspace (the LUUU/Chisinau FIR) there is a section of airspace along the western border with the LRBB/Bucharesti FIR that is open for flights to LUKK/Chisinau airport.
Afghanistan 25 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.
Afghanistan 25 Jul
New US SFAR: US operators are now permitted to overfly the OAKX/Kabul FIR at FL320 and above (previously, flights were only allowed on airways P500/G500 in the east of the country).
Sudan 13 Jul
UK Notam extended: UK operators should not enter the airspace of Sudan due to risks from anti-aircraft weaponry and military activity.
North Korea 11 Jul
Risk summary updated: North Korea is threatening to actively shoot down reconnaissance aircraft in their airspace. This may put civil aviation at higher risk of mistaken identity in or near the ZKKP/Pyongyang FIR boundary.
Ukraine 10 Jul
Ukraine Notam extended: Ukraine airspace remains closed to all civil flights (since Feb 2022) due to Russian invasion and ongoing conflict.
Cyprus 03 Jul
Cyprus Notam extended: Expect GPS interference in Cyprus airspace.
Venezuela 27 Jun
US KICZ Notam cancelled. There are now no longer any airspace warnings in place for Venezuela.
Cyprus 13 Jun
Cyprus Notam extended: Caution in Cyprus airspace due to military aircraft flying with no transponders.
Sudan 02 May
Risk summary updated: Conflict continues despite ceasefire, Sudan airspace closed.
South Sudan 15 Apr
Risk summary updated: Impact of Sudan military coup.
Moldova 17 Feb
Country summary updated: Added info on spillover risks from the conflict in Ukraine including Russian drone and missile strikes.
Indonesia 08 Feb
The security situation in Papua remains poor. While there are no active airspace warnings for Indonesian Papua or neighbouring Papua New Guinea, the region has a recent history of armed groups targeting either low flying aircraft or airports themselves.
Congo DRC 30 Jan
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 Congo DRC fighter jet came under fire from the Rwandan military.
Rwanda 30 Jan
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 Congo DRC fighter jet came under fire from the Rwandan military.
Somalia 06 Jan
Risk summary updated: US restrictions updated, flights below FL260 now allowed for flights to/from HDAM/Djibouti airport across the border in the airspace of Ethiopia.
Ethiopia 02 Dec
Risk summary updated: Improving airspace risk picture in northern Ethiopia since peace deal, though airspace warnings remain in place.
Central African Republic 30 Nov
Risk summary updated: Flights at lower levels near Bangui may be at increased risk, following recent incident where unidentified aircraft dropped bombs targeting a militant group 150nm north of Bangui.
Turkey 22 Nov
Risk summary updated: Flights in southern Turkey may be at increased risk due to recent shelling and rocket strikes near the border with Syria.
United Arab Emirates 25 Oct
Risk summary updated: No reported drone or missile strikes from Yemen since a ceasefire was agreed in April 2022, but this has not been extended as of Oct 2022, and there are concerns that the conflict may start up again soon.
Japan 04 Oct
Risk summary updated: North Korea fired a ballistic missile directly over Japan - the first to incur on Japanese airspace since 2017. Risk to aircraft from debris from missile re-entries striking aircraft overflying the oceanic part of the ZKKP/Pyongyang FIR over the Sea of Japan.
Russia 24 Aug
Syria 11 Jun
Risk summary rewritten to update major events.
Ukraine 28 Feb
Country summary updated to reflect flight bans issued by several countries due to risk from military conflict.
Belarus 28 Feb
Country summary updated to reflect airspace warnings issued by several countries due to risk from military conflict in Ukraine.
02-Nov Sudan
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: German operators are prohibited from entering the HSSS/Khartoum FIR. [AIC 15/23]
02-Nov North Korea
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. [AIC 15/23]
02-Nov Saudi Arabia
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: German operators should exercise caution in the southwest of the OEJD/Jeddah FIR where ATC could apply ESCAT procedures due to the risk of drone and missile attacks from Yemen. [AIC 15/23]
02-Nov Myanmar
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. [AIC 15/23]
02-Nov Belarus
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: German operators should not enter the airspace of Belarus within 200nm of the FIR boundaries with Ukraine. [AIC 15/23]
02-Nov Syria
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: German operators are prohibited from entering the OSTT/Damascus FIR. [AIC 15/23]
02-Nov Egypt
Germany AIC updated, change to wording: Caution to German operators over the Northern Sinai Peninsula below FL260 due to anti-aviation and ground weaponry. [AIC 15/23]
02-Nov Libya
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: German operators should avoid Libyan airspace. [AIC 15/23]
02-Nov Yemen
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: German operators are prohibited from operating on airways over the Yemen landmass within the OYSC/Sanaa FIR. [AIC 15/23]
02-Nov Ukraine
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: German operators are prohibited from the airspace of Ukraine, including the contested UKFV/Simferopol FIR over Crimea (claimed by Russia as the URFV FIR). [AIC 15/23]
02-Nov Pakistan
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. [AIC 15/23]
02-Nov South Sudan
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: Caution to German operators below FL260 in South Sudan due to the potential risk from anti-aviation and ground-to-ground weaponry. [AIC 15/23]
29-Nov The fighting in Freetown on Nov 26 has been confirmed as an attempted coup. Security will remain strict in the city, and a nationwide curfew will stay in place until further notice. All flights in and out of GFLL must operate between 06-21 local time. Keep an eye on the US Embassy website for any new security alerts.
27-Nov Reports on Nov 26 of a security breach by gunmen at a military barracks in Freetown that sparked armed clashes around the city. The Government of Sierra Leone has issued a nationwide curfew, and the CAA has said all flights must operate between 6am-9pm until further notice.
27-Nov NEW SPOOFING SCENARIO: Over the weekend we have received 5 reports from OPSGROUP members (Thank you!) highlighting another new type of GPS Spoofing being encountered over the Black Sea in Turkish airspace. All reports share very similar symptoms.


Aircraft involved were Boeing 747, Boeing 777 and Boeing 787, as well as a Falcon 900EX and a Global Express. Impacts include uncommanded turns, position errors, and multiple GPWS warnings (Terrain, Terrain, Pull Up, Pull Up). In all cases a 5 minute aircraft clock shift was noted.

The locations where this was encountered centre on the South-west Black Sea area, on Airway UM859 (between UDROS-VEPUM) and UL852 (inbound NEGEM). The spoofed locations received all centre on Sevastopol, Crimean peninsula, a difference of between 120-250nm from the actual aircraft position. One report gives the position N44 41.5 E033 34.5 as the spoofed location, which is the ARP for Sevastopol Airport (Formerly UKFB, now under Russian control). This is a new developing situation, and we would appreciate any further reports to team@ops.group. For the full report on this with original reports and ND/PFD pictures, see the Dashboard Briefing in the link.
26-Nov Moscow was targeted by its largest drone attack in months on Nov 25 - at least twenty were shot down by air defences in the area. Both UUWW/Moscow and UUDD/Domodedovo closed temporarily. For aircraft still transiting this airspace, short notice delays and re-routes are likely to continue. For a full briefing on known risks in Russian airspace, see safeairspace.net.
24-Nov A US naval vessel shot down several weaponized drones over the Red Sea on Nov 23, believed to be targeting Israel. These types of events are becoming more frequent. The UK recently published an airspace warning due to military activity in the area, which is being used to avoid Israeli airspace further north. See our recent briefing for more info.
22-Nov A head’s up for Honeywell users shooting the ILS Runway 25. A database issue has been detected where the FMS may autotune the wrong LOC frequency. The IVAZ LOC (108.3) has been decommissioned - the active one is IESJ (109.75). Cross check to make sure you have the correct one tuned. An update is expected to fix the problem soon.
21-Nov North Korea has gone ahead and launched a suspected satellite sooner than expected - an informal head’s up was given just yesterday of potential debris in the Yellow Sea between South Korea and China, and off the east coast of the Philippines. The launch prompted a missile warning in Southern Japan. It is the third attempted space launch this year. These are of greater concern to civil aviation as their hazard areas extend far beyond the ZKKP/Pyongyang FIR, unlike conventional missile tests. Safeairspace.net has more.
21-Nov North Korea are planning another rocket launch (a satellite by the looks of it), and this time they’ve actually told people about it advance. It could happen any time from now until Nov 30, and there are three areas where debris might fall - two in the middle of the Yellow Sea between South Korea and China, and a third just off the east coast of the Philippines. Check the RJJJ/ZSHA/RPHI Notams for for the coordinates, or this map for a quick peek.
21-Nov An OPSGROUP member reported a new GPS spoofing encounter yesterday in the Ankara FIR, while flying southbound between UDVET and INPOR. The encounter began around 1200Z, when both selected GPS positions began to show the aircraft position as being over OLBA/Beirut - approx 120nm away. The crew had disabled GPS inputs prior to the area, but briefly selected them again on the PNF side - when the spoofing began. The route flown during the event was essentially a straight line from LTAF/Adana to LCLK/Larnaca. Aircraft was a Global Express 7500 at FL470. OLBA/Beirut is in one of the three hotspot areas for GPS spoofing, but this one over LTAF is perhaps the furthest away yet to report the problem.
21-Nov An A321 enroute EGKK-CYYZ encountered severe turbulence between 40 and 50 West, westbound on the NAT. The crew reported entering an area of severe clear-air turbulence at FL320, causing altitude deviations varying +300 and -2200 feet from the cleared level. The crew were then able to stabilize the aircraft and continue to CYYZ. The altitude loss here suggests a particularly nasty encounter with CAT. The latitude was around 56N.
20-Nov A member has reported that the ILS is not working properly at Bolivia’s Viru Viru airport - despite nothing showing on the Notams. Visibility is also currently quite poor due to smoke from forest fires in the region - these are a problem every year over the summer months until the rainy season starts at the end of Nov.
19-Nov A 737 was damaged by pavement failure during its takeoff roll on Nov 14. Large pieces of asphalt detached and struck the aircraft’s horizontal stabiliser. The airport then closed temporarily for repairs. There’s been some suggestion a recent heat wave may have been the culprit. There’s been no change to published weight limits.
16-Nov A US Navy vessel shot down a weaponized drone over the Red Sea on November 15, likely heading for Israel from Yemen - the second time in recent weeks. The UK recently published a new airspace warning for the area due to military activity. The Red Sea is part of a busy air corridor currently being used to avoid Israeli airspace further north. Our recent briefing has more info (attached).
13-Nov Afghanistan remains uncontrolled Class G airspace, and security on the ground is still a major problem - we continue to recommend that the OAKX/Kabul FIR should be avoided. The US and France permit overflights across the entire FIR at FL320 and above, but other countries say that overflights should only be on airways P/G500 in the far east of the OAKX/Kabul FIR where the UTDD/Dushanbe FIR provides ATS. If you absolutely have to overfly the airspace, there are only specific contingency routes you can fly, and you need permission from flightpermissions.acaa@gmail.com 72hrs in advance. More info at safeairspace.net.
12-Nov The UK FCO has published new information on airport safety at both FACT/Cape Town and FAOR/Johannesburg. The gist seems to be to stick to main highways and avoid shortcuts when commuting (especially if following a GPS). This follows the high-profile shooting of a tourist just last week. You can access that info via the attached link.
09-Nov Another missile has been shot down over the Red Sea, reportedly targeting Southern Israel. The UK recently issued an updated airspace warning for the area due to this risk. The airspace affected is seeing greater use of late due to avoidance of LLLL/Tel Aviv FIR. You can find more info in the linked briefing article.
08-Nov Three distinct types of GPS Spoofing have been identified across nearly 50 crew reports now received by OPSGROUP. The three scenarios have been named as (1) Baghdad, (2) Cairo, and (3) Beirut - and all are occuring in relatively specific areas. Of most concern recently has been the new Beirut scenario, affecting aircraft flying SID's out of LLBG. A number have been subtly misled towards Lebanon and Israeli danger areas. Some further OEM guidance and an EASA warning has been released in the last few days. We have published a new Briefing, Map and Guide - see the link.
08-Nov A new type of GPS spoofing has been reported within the Tel Aviv FIR. Several aircraft on departure from LLBG/Tel Aviv have been spoofed, with position showing as overhead OLBA/Beirut. This has led some aircraft to begin tracking away from the SID route towards Israeli danger areas and hostile airspace to the north; ATC intervention alerted crew to what was happening. IRS failures continue to be observed. For more see the latest OPSGROUP Briefing, Guide and Map on GPS spoofing, via the link.
08-Nov Reports of GPS spoofing within the Cairo FIR continue. This is now identified as Spoofing Scenario #2 (Cairo Type). For most, a false position is received by the aircraft showing it to be stationary over LLBG/Tel Aviv. Crews report this can last up to 30 minutes, and happens at ranges 100nm-250nm from LLBG. Most affected routes are L560 and routes via the CVO (Cairo) VOR. IRS failures continue to be reported. For more see the latest OPSGROUP Briefing, Guide and Map on GPS spoofing, via the link.
05-Nov Strange goings-on in Conakry. Gunfire was reported in the city over the weekend following an armed prison break of Guinea’s former military leader. He’s been recaptured already, but another prisoner got away - so expect some increased security in the short term. The airport has said everything is fine, despite earlier reports of disruption due to some ATC staff being unable to get to work.
03-Nov We are running an ALL CALL at present on the GPS Spoofing Issue in the Middle East. Excellent member info coming through. Another new type of spoofing in several reports in the last 24 hours, affecting departures from LLBG where spoofing has subtly taken them off track and towards Lebanon. The spoofed position is shown to crews as being overhead OLBA/Beirut. Only ATC intervention made crew fully aware of their off-track wandering. The primary risk we see in all reports is that the spoofing is not immediately obvious, and equally, avionics are not currently designed to idenitfy or protect against spoofing. This appears to be a major design flaw that OEM's and avionics teams will need to address - it appears to be getting worse. Newer IRS technologies are for the moment more vulnerable to GPS spoofing since the IRS position can be also be (indirectly) spoofed. Please send any further reports or info you have to team@ops.group, or WhatsApp to +1 747 200 1993. To view the live ALL CALL page with updates, check the link.
03-Nov The FAA has updated its safety advice for 5G interference for the first time since the July deadline for aircraft to retrofit tolerant radio altimeters. They’re advising all operators to install them as soon as possible. A bunch of wireless companies are about to roll out new networks, which means the problem is going to get worse. For more info on this hazard, see the updated SAFO.
02-Nov New UK airspace warning issued for the Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba: operators should use extra caution right now due to increased military activity in the area. The existing advisory for the nearby Sinai Peninsula remains in place - stay above FL260 at all times. Spillover risks in the region from the conflict in Gaza/Israel have increased in recent days. Safeairspace.net has a full briefing.
01-Nov Risks to aircraft operating over the Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea may be increasing due to the conflict in Israel/Gaza. Militant groups in the Sinai region may be motivated by recent events. HEAR/El Arish airport near the Egypt/Gaza border has been mentioned as a potential target as it is being used in humanitarian efforts. If unfamiliar with the area, make sure you check the existing airspace warnings - Germany and the UK advise against ops below FL260 due to potential risks from anti-aviation and ground weaponry.
30-Oct An OPSGROUP member has reported GPS spoofing on departure from LLBG/Tel Aviv, with an unexpected deviation towards restricted airspace further north towards Lebanon. The affected SID was the Runway 08 IVONA 1B, passing FL160 after position LAKIF. ATC corrected the tracking with vectors. We’ve now received several reports of GPS spoofing in the region - locations vary from airways over the eastern Mediterranean, Egypt, and also on approach into OJAM/Amman, Jordan.
30-Oct Protestors stormed the airport on Oct 29, and tried to disrupt a flight arriving from Israel. Hundreds of people entered the international terminal and blocked the runway. Access roads were closed, and police used live firing to deter them. Ops have been suspended until at Oct 31.
27-Oct On Oct 27, a drone struck a town on Egypt's border with Israel near Eilat. This was likely launched from the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi group. This follows an attack on Oct 19, where cruise missiles and drones launched from Yemen were shot down by a US military ship over the Red Sea. These attacks are occurring in a busy air corridor (Egypt-Saudi) currently being used by flights to avoid Israeli airspace to the north.
26-Oct Drones targeted facilities at or near the airport on Oct 26 - the latest in a series of attacks throughout Iraq. It’s not a new threat, but there has been a noticeable increase in militant attacks against Western military interests in recent weeks. The risk to aircraft from these types of events are low level, or on the ground. While US operators can now overfly Iraq above FL320, consider the risks of a diversion and landing. Safeairspace.net has more info.
26-Oct Pakistan has published a Notam saying that occasional GPS jamming has been reported in several different spots across the country: within 100nm of Lahore, along the border with India around waypoint MERUN, and in some parts of the OPKR/Karachi FIR.
23-Oct Another new GPS spoofing scenario is being reported by OPSGROUP member crews. All have reported similar circumstances, where a false or spoofed GPS position is received by the aircraft, incorrectly showing the aircraft position as being over LLBG/Tel Aviv. Locations vary from airways over the eastern Mediterranean, Egypt, and also on approach into Amman, Jordan (OJAM). Reports range from 100nm to as far as 212nm from LLBG. This is a different scenario to the multitude of reports in early October of GPS Spoofing in the northern Iraq region (Airway UM688). And as before, this is not jamming (loss of signal) – this is spoofing (faked signal). The industry appears to still be coming to terms with the problem. No useful operational guidance has been issued to date by the FAA, EASA, or any of the OEM’s. However, Bombardier will publish a comprehensive FON for the CL300-650 aircraft range around October 27. A full report and analysis, together with the original reports, is in your members Dashboard, link below. Please make your crews flying in the Middle East and Mediterranean region aware of these GPS events, which can have sudden and severe impact on navigation capability.
22-Oct OSDI/Damascus and OSAP/Aleppo airports were targeted again by airstrikes on Oct 22. OSDI is closed for the second time in two weeks due to runway damage. While the OSTT/Damascus FIR remains an active conflict zone, risk there seems to be worsening due to the situation in Israel/Gaza - several states continue to ban operations in Syria.
20-Oct Cruise missiles and drones launched from Yemen were shot down by a US military ship over the Red Sea late on Oct 19. The US has said it’s possible these were targeting Israel, as several militant groups across the region have recently expressed support for Gaza and threatened Israel. These missiles and drones were intercepted in a busy air corridor (Egypt-Saudi) currently being used by flights to avoid Israeli airspace to the north.
19-Oct The impact of a major security threat at French airports was worse than first reported on October 19 - a total of fifteen airports across the country were evacuated due to bomb threats. There were mass cancellations. The French Government has increased its security alert to the highest level which means short notice security operations affecting flights are likely in the near term.
19-Oct Several major states including the US, UK, France, Canada and Australia have issued new warnings advising against travel to Lebanon over security concerns. These are related to the conflict in Israel and Gaza. Those already there are being advised to leave. OPSGROUP recently increased its alert level for Lebanon due to worsening airspace risk in the OLBB/Beirut FIR. Stops here should be avoided right now.
19-Oct Several major airports were temporarily closed across France on October 18 due to a bomb threat including Nice, Lyons, Toulouse and Nantes. Ops have now resumed, but the country is on its highest alert level for security threats following an event earlier this week. Short notice disruptions at airports may continue if new dangers are identified.
15-Oct The conflict with Hamas is escalating. Israel has warned a major military offensive is imminent in Gaza which will include land, sea and air operations. LLBG/Tel Aviv remains open, but GA flights are currently banned (LLBG Notam A1089/23 refers). Rocket fire is still being regularly reported. The risk to civil aircraft is high - OPSGROUP continues to advise against all operations in the LLLL/Tel Aviv FIR. See our recent article for a full briefing.
15-Oct There was a fatal shooting in the Terminal D car park on October 13 when police confronted several people breaking into cars. Police have recently reported an uptick on the problem at the airport. Be vigilant of personal security, and do not confront anyone caught in the act - just report it.
15-Oct There was a fatal shooting in the Terminal D car park on October 13 when police confronted several people breaking into cars. Police have recently reported an uptick on the problem at the airport. Be vigilant of personal security, and do not confront anyone caught in the act - just report it.
15-Oct There was a fatal shooting in the Terminal D car park on October 13 when police confronted several people breaking into cars. Police have recently reported an uptick on the problem at the airport. Be vigilant of personal security, and do not confront anyone caught in the act - just report it.
12-Oct A sudden surge in laser events targeting aircraft is being reported by the US military. This follows an earlier report by the FAA that these are drastically on the rise. It’s important to report them as accurately as possible. AC-70-2A has all the info on how to do this (attached).
12-Oct Both OSDI/Damascus and OSAP/Aleppo airports were targeted by missile attacks on Oct 12. OSDI is reporting that both runways are now closed until 12z on Oct 18. Aleppo is reporting a similar closure. The OSTT/Damascus FIR remains extremely dangerous at all levels, and risks may have worsened due to the conflict in nearby Israel. Several states including the US continue to ban flights there.
12-Oct British Airways and Virgin Atlantic have now suspended flights to LLBG/Tel Aviv flights after the airport was targeted by multiple rocket attacks on Oct 11. One BA flight was on approach to the airport when the captain made the decision to divert back to EGLL/Heathrow. During the attacks, arriving aircraft were told to circle the area, and departures were suspended. OPSGROUP recommends operators avoid overflights of LLLL/Tel Aviv FIR, as well as all Israeli airports.
11-Oct There have been renewed clashes along the Lebanon-Israel border, following the Israel-Gaza conflict. No new airspace warnings have been issued for the OLBB/Beruit FIR, but drone activity, sporadic rocket fire and the use of artillery have all been reported here in recent days. Air defence activity on either side of the border may increase the risk to civil aircraft. See safeairspace.net for more info.
10-Oct At approx 1200Z on Monday Oct 9, approximately six aircraft reported GPS interference - in some cases leading to uncommanded autopilot manoeuvres - in Shannon (EISN) and Shanwick Oceanic (EGGX) airspace. The location of these aircraft was around 51N15W, in the westbound flow of NAT traffic. One of the aircraft, a G650, reported losing GPS signal every 10-15 minutes for approximately a 90 minute period commencing near position ADARA (51.5N15W). Similar issues were reported on air-to-air by a Boeing 777, and other Gulfstream aircraft. The G650 crew reported that the first sign of an issue was the autopilot commencing an uncommanded turn to the left. The PIC took the aircraft out of nav mode and into heading mode to correct the issue. Shortly after, the GPS returned to normal. Some 10 minutes later, the same issue recurred. This continued until 30 West. For context, GPS interference issues elsewhere in the world are not unusual. However, in oceanic areas, most crews would not anticipate GPS jamming, being quite far from land. The source has not been determined. Any further member reports on this issue are requested.
09-Oct The FAA has issued a new caution note in FDC Notam 3/2603, with some additional information to their earlier warning on Sunday. The Russian FATA has restricted their carriers to daytime operations only (Notam UUUU A5843/23). OPSGROUP/Safe Airspace maintains a Level 1 - Do Not Fly risk level for Israel. Although operations are still taking place at LLBG, the risk is high to civil traffic. One missile/debris fragments landed extremely close to LLBG/Tel Aviv Monday afternoon. See safeairspace.net/israel for all information.
09-Oct The UAE GCAA has issued a new safety alert regarding GPS Spoofing in Iraq and the wider Middle East area. This follows a series of OPSGROUP member reports about GPS spoofing causing complete nav failures. See linked PDF for the full alert.
09-Oct *Key message to operators and flight crew: LLBG/Tel Aviv is still busy - and it shouldn't be*.

Israel is now an active war zone, and we have raised the Safe Airspace warning to Level 1 - Do Not Fly. The Israeli cabinet officially declared war against Hamas on Sunday Oct 8th. As such, all lessons learned regarding civil operations in conflict zones over the last nine years since MH17 need to be applied. The risk of a passenger aircraft becoming a casualty of this war is high.

The primary risk is not just the threat of missiles (hundreds are being directed at LLBG as this is being written) or anti-aircraft weaponry, but also complacency. For decades, we have seen sporadic conflict in Israel - even in quieter periods, rocket attacks on Israel are the norm. As such, operations to LLBG/Tel Aviv continued, and operators have become used to raised threat levels in Israel. For many operators, risk assessment is extremely challenging to get right. Commercial and political pressures go against the normal 'err on the side of caution' principle in flight operations.

Further risk comes from a multitude of factors from operating in a conflict zone: misidentification, debris from air defences, GPS spoofing, false EGPWS alerts (now common in Israeli airspace), and reduced route and diversion options in the event of an aircraft emergency.

Despite the elevated risk, no prohibitions or restrictions have been issued by any national aviation authority, the FAA, or EASA. One exception: the Russian FATA has restricted their operators to daylight ops only.

OPSGROUP recommends:
- Avoid all Israeli destinations (LL**), especially LLBG/Tel Aviv
- Avoid overflight of Tel Aviv FIR (LLLL)
- Carefully consider route choices into OJAI/Amman, Jordan and other OJ** airports

For more: safeairspace.net/israel
07-Oct With no warning, Israel is at war. A surprise attack from the Gaza Strip was launched this morning by Hamas, with a large number of rockets fired towards Israel, together with a ground assault. In response, dozens of IDF fighter jets are currently striking a number of targets in the Gaza Strip. The situation is developing rapidly and could easily escalate further.

LLBG/Tel Aviv remains operational but with multiple restrictions. LLBG Notam A1033/23 issued at 0900Z, only one outbound route is available - via NAT-MERVA (boundary with Nicosia FIR). A large number of route closures are also published under the LLLL FIR. Widespread GPS interference can be expected if operating.

Even though rocket attacks from Gaza are common, this situation is very different, and the full response from Israel remains to be seen. If operationally possible, avoid LL** destinations and LLLL/Tel Aviv FIR overflight for now.
01-Oct There was a large-scale Houthi drone attack near the southern border with Yemen on Sep 26 - the second in a week. Air defences destroyed a number of them. While this may indicate an escalation, existing airspace warnings for the OEJD/Jeddah FIR remain in place. The biggest risk is for operations at OEAB/Abha, OEGN/Jizan and OENG/Najran airports near the border with Yemen.
01-Oct France’s Conflict Zone AIC was updated on Sep 28. The main change to report is for Afghanistan. In line with new US FAA advice, French operators are no longer confined to just the P500/G500 airways - they can now overfly any part of the OAKX/Kabul FIR a long as they remain above FL320.
29-Sep There were two high profile runway excursions this month where heavy aircraft rotated past a temporary threshold with men and equipment ahead. In both cases, Runway 34 was being used for departures with a significantly reduced length. It’s not clear why - the ATSB are investigating. The airport is undergoing extensive works at the moment - especially late at night. Pay close attention to Notams, and make sure you are using the correct runway data.
28-Sep Since our initial warning on alarming navigation failures following fake GPS signals, we now have 20 reports from operators, mirroring the same events. The impact of the nav failures is becoming clearer, with one operator almost entering Iranian airspace without clearance, and another left requiring ATC vectors all the way to their destination in Doha. The FAA has issued a warning memo to aircraft operators as a result of the situation, warning of increased “safety of flight risk to civil aviation operations”. Full details in briefing link.
28-Sep There was a large explosion and subsequent fire in a customs warehouse next to the airport on Sep 28 - it’s not clear yet what caused it. The airport is open, but fire fighting activity may be impeding road access to and from the terminal. No airborne delays have been reported.
26-Sep On Sep 26 an errant surface-to-air missile landed inside Moldovan airspace near the Ukrainian border. There have been several similar instances reported over the past 18 months. The LUUU/Chisinau FIR remains heavily restricted at all levels due to this type of risk - AIP SUP 010/23 has that info.
26-Sep Be careful of pavement failure in the touchdown zone of Runway 12. A new Notam has been issued requiring anyone with a MTOW greater than 7000kg (15,400lbs) to land on Runway 30 instead (AYMH Notam 1228/23 refers). Urgent repairs are planned which may cause disruptions - we’re still waiting for that info to be published.
25-Sep The US has updated its SFAR airspace warning for Yemen. The only change is that some of the waypoints marking the prohibited area have been renamed by ICAO. So the updated rule is this: US operators are prohibited from overflying the OYSC/Sanaa FIR north of a line KAPET-NODMA-IMPAG-TIMAD-PARIM-RIBOK (i.e. the landmass). For overflights, the SFAR specifically mentions offshore routes UT702 and M999 as being ok to use, and UN303 as being NOT ok to use.
25-Sep OPSGROUP now has 10 reports from different operators, about fake GPS signals leading to IRS failures and complete loss of Nav. Most are in the Iraq/Iran region, but this highlights something all operators should review - the IRS is susceptible to GPS spoofing. In most events, crew required vectors from ATC to navigate. IRS, DME/VOR updating all unreliable. See email to members for more details, more to follow on this.
22-Sep Authorities have officially warned that the looming bushfire season will be a bad one, due to unusually high temperatures and dry conditions. This can affect operations at major airports throughout the country including YMML/Melbourne, YSSY/Sydney and YBBN/Brisbane. A few things to be aware of - ops can be impacted at short notice by smoke. Also keep an eye out for temporary restricted areas for fire fighting ops to take place.
20-Sep A ceasefire has been agreed between Armenia and Azerbaijan, following military conflict in the border zone. Azerbaijan published new Notams saying that cross-border waypoints were closed. These Notams were cancelled on Sep 20, but most operators are still actively avoiding the region, and routing north via Georgian airspace (UGGG/Tbilisi FIR) instead.
20-Sep 3 aircraft in the last few weeks have reported to OPSGROUP very similar circumstances in Iraqi airspace. GPS unreliability (jamming) is a known issue, but these incidents are different because they relate to GPS spoofing, ie. a ground station sending a false GPS position to trick the receiver. In all cases, a 60nm position error resulted, as well as unexpected fails of the IRS. If you have experienced similar spoofing in Iraq or elsewhere, or have any guidelines or procedures to combat spoofing (as opposed to regular GPS jamming), please let us know: team@ops.group
20-Sep A ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan has been agreed today, Sep 20, coordinated by Russia, with further talks set for tomorrow. However, new Notams have been issued by the UBBA/Baku FIR: cross-border waypoints VETEN, PEMAN, ELSIV and MATAL are closed likely due to military operations below. East and westbound traffic must route via ADEKI instead (Georgian airspace, the UGGG/Tbilisi FIR).
19-Sep Renewed conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan looks increasingly likely. Military operations are underway in the border zone today, and there have been some reports that Azerbaijan has closed its airspace to flights from Armenia - although no Notams have been published on this. While there has been no change to state-issued warnings, most operators are actively avoiding. East-west overflights should consider routing via Georgian airspace (the UGGG/Tbilisi FIR) to the north instead.
19-Sep There’s been another drone attack in northern Iraq. This one was a suspected Turkish drone that targeted a military airport near ORSU/Sulaimaniya. Drone attacks from Turkey and Iran are common in northern Iraq, which could place civil aircraft at risk - especially at ORSU and ORER airports. But also watch out for overflights of the ORBB/Baghdad FIR on the border with Turkey’s LTAA/Ankara FIR, where the airspace is basically closed up to FL330 due to live firing.
18-Sep There have been several recent attacks by rebel groups against military targets across the country. In one attack, a makeshift drone dropped bombs on aircraft hangars at an airbase next to VYNT/Naypyitaw airport. The security situation in Myanmar has deteriorated since the military coup in Feb 2021 - there is conflict across many parts of the country, involving air strikes and armed clashes.
15-Sep The US FAA has extended its ban on flights in North Korea's ZKKP/Pyongyang FIR, including the oceanic part over the Sea of Japan, to Sep 2028. This is due to continuing risks to aviation: unannounced missile launches and risk from falling debris, and North Korea’s military capabilities and activities. The FAA’s updated SFAR has a good level of detail of recent activity in the region, plus analysis of the associated risk.
12-Sep There was a shootout near Terminal 1 on Sep 12. Police were investigating alleged robberies happening in the customs area when it all went down. This follows recent news that the military are being used in various ground roles to improve the security situation at the airport - be mindful of crew safety there including protecting your luggage and reporting any suspicious behaviour or demands to authorities. 
11-Sep Germany is considering a flight ban in Mali - they say the security situation is getting worse in the Northern half of the country, and there are threats to civil aviation below FL260. Fighting by militants is escalating. Commercial flights to GATB/Tombouctou are currently cancelled after shelling near the airport on Sep 11. A military jet also crashed near GAGO/Gao on the same day - there were unconfirmed reports it was shot down. This follows a closure on Sep 8 due to explosions and gunfire near the airport. Several states continue to advise against low level ops in Mali due to these kinds of risks. See safeairspace.net for a full briefing.
11-Sep Fighting by militants is escalating. Commercial flights to GATB/Tombouctou are currently cancelled after shelling near the airport on September 11. A military jet also crashed near GAGO/Gao on the same day - there were unconfirmed reports it was shot down. This follows a closure on September 8 due to explosions and gunfire near the airport. Several states continue to advise against low level ops in Mali due to these kinds of risks. See safeairspace.net for a full briefing.
11-Sep There’s an ongoing customs strike at the airport. Delays in processing are set to continue until Sep 13 - possibly longer if no agreement is made. Picketing is expected so use standard security precautions for crew security -  avoid any crowds, and allow extra time for sign on.
10-Sep The airport closed temporarily on Sep 8 due to an attack on a military base next to the field. Explosions and gunfire were reported. Several countries currently advise operators to avoid GAGO, GATB and GAKL airports due to ongoing fighting and militant activity. Safeairspace.net has more info.
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