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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.