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Afghanistan 16 Sep
Canada Notam updated: Canadian operators should not enter the airspace of Afghanistan except for overflights at or above FL320 on airways P500 and G500.
Afghanistan 14 Sep
New US FAA Background Information on Afghanistan.
North Korea 13 Sep
Risk summary rewritten and updated, primary risks, major events.
Afghanistan 13 Sep
New Germany Notam: German operators are prohibited from entering the OAKX/Kabul FIR, except for overflights above FL330 on airways P500-G500.
Western Sahara 03 Sep
GCCC/Canarias Notam extended, no change to warning: avoid the airspace over Western Sahara below FL200.
Afghanistan 31 Aug
Risk summary updated, primary risks, major events.
Afghanistan 31 Aug
New France Notam: French operators should not enter the OAKX/Kabul FIR, except on airways P500/G500 at or above FL260.
Afghanistan 31 Aug
Updated US Notam: US operators are banned from entering Afghanistan's airspace (the OAKX/Kabul FIR) at all levels. Flights to and from OAKB/Kabul are no longer exempt.
Afghanistan 30 Aug
New UK Notam: Operators are advised to avoid operating below 25,000ft AGL throughout the OAKX/Kabul FIR.
Afghanistan 17 Aug
New EASA Information Note: Operators should not enter the OAKX/Kabul FIR until further notice.
Ethiopia 27 Jul
Ethiopia Notam extended: Airspace closed below FL290 in the north of the country due to ongoing conflict.
Ethiopia 01 Jul
Update to summary, closed airspace below FL290 in the north of the country due to ongoing conflict.
Iraq 15 Jun
New FAA Information Note on Iraq
Iraq 08 Jun
New FAA Information Note on Iraq
Belarus 03 Jun
Belarus risk summary updated.
Belarus 02 Jun
New EASA Safety Directive: Member states are requested to tell their operators to “not conduct operations” in the UMMV/Minsk FIR.
Israel 31 May
Risk summary rewritten and updated, primary risks, major events.
Belarus 28 May
New US Notam: Operators should “exercise extreme caution” in the UMMV/Minsk FIR until the FAA can better assess Belarus’ actions surrounding the May 23 interception and diversion of a passenger jet and the potential for Belarus to repeat similar actions in the future.
Belarus 25 May
New EASA Safety Information Bulletin: EU and Third Country Operators should avoid the UMMV/Minsk FIR.
Belarus 25 May
Operators advised not to enter the airspace of Belarus.
Turkey 20 May
Risk summary rewritten and updated, primary risks, major events.
Iraq 20 May
Updated French AIC: Overflights should only be on airways UM860 northbound or UM688 southbound, at or above FL320.
Saudi Arabia 20 May
Updated French AIC, advice remains the same: Exercise caution in Saudi airspace, particularly in the southwest of the FIR; and do no operate to OEAB, OEGN, OENG, OESH, OEWD, OEBA and OEBH airports.
Turkey 19 May
New FAA Information Note - Turkey
Israel 12 May
EASA new Advisory for the LLLL/Tel Aviv FIR, following this week’s rocket attacks.
South Sudan 07 May
Updated Notam by South Africa, no change to warning: Risk for overflights of South Sudan below FL245 or for aircraft operating to HSSJ/Juba airport due to poor levels of ATC provision.
Western Sahara 04 May
Risk summary rewritten and updated.
Albania 28 Apr
Updated summary for Albania.
Syria 23 Apr
New FAA Information Note - Syria/Israel
Iraq 23 Apr
New FAA Information Note - Iraq
Israel 23 Apr
New FAA Information Note - Syria/Israel
Lebanon 23 Apr
New FAA Information Note - Syria/Israel
Syria 22 Apr
Canada warning updated, no change to guidance. Operators should not enter the airspace of Syria, and there is a potential risk to aircraft within 200nm of the Damascus FIR.
Libya 22 Apr
Canada warning updated, no change to guidance. Operators should not enter the airspace of Libya.
Somalia 22 Apr
Canada warning updated, no change to guidance. Overflights should be at FL260 or above.
Iraq 22 Apr
Canada warning updated, no change to guidance. Operators should not enter the airspace of Iraq.
Iran 22 Apr
Canada warning updated, no change to guidance. Operators should not enter the airspace of Iran.
Saudi Arabia 22 Apr
Canada warning updated, no change to guidance. Source change, moved from Notam to AIC. Due to military activity, operators should not enter the southwest part of the OEJD/Jeddah FIR, and exercise caution across the rest of Saudi airspace.
Yemen 22 Apr
Canada warning updated, no change to guidance. Operators should not enter the airspace of Somalia, including the oceanic part up to and including airway UT702.
North Korea 22 Apr
Canada warning updated, no change to guidance. Operators should exercise caution in the airspace of North Korea due to risk posed by unannounced rocket launches.
Russia 22 Apr
New US FAA Background Notice: Caution if operating in the UUWV or URRV FIRs due to risks associated with escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
Russia 19 Apr
Country summary updated: New warning for Russian airspace near to the border with Ukraine.
Libya 19 Apr
German warning eased. Operators are now advised to avoid Libyan airspace. Supersedes previous warning, issued on 09 Apr 2019, completely prohibiting German operators from entering Libyan airspace.
Ukraine 19 Apr
Canada Notam updated, advice remains the same: Avoid the UKFV/Simferopol and UKDV/Dnipropetrovsk FIRs.
Ukraine 18 Apr
Country summary updated: New warning for Ukrainian airspace near to the border with Russia.
Russia 17 Apr
New US Notam warning of risk within 100nm of the entire Russia-Ukraine border due to risk of misidentification or miscalculation from potential weapons activity.
Iraq 15 Apr
New FAA Information Note on Iraq
Albania 14 Apr
New IFATCA Press Release: Pilots should exercise extreme caution while operating in Albanian airspace (the LAAA/Tirana FIR) due to a heightened risk of degraded ATC services.
Albania 14 Apr
New IFALPA Safety Bulletin: Pilots should exercise extreme caution while operating in Albanian airspace (the LAAA/Tirana FIR) due to a heightened risk of degraded ATC services.
Ukraine 13 Apr
Updated FAA Information Note - Russia/Ukraine
Russia 13 Apr
Updated FAA Information Note - Russia/Ukraine
Syria 09 Apr
Updated French AIC, advice remains the same: Operators should avoid Syrian airspace.
Mali 09 Apr
Updated French AIC, advice remains the same: Overflights should be at or above FL320 in the part of the Niamey FIR (DRRR) located above the Malian territory.
Libya 09 Apr
Updated French AIC, advice remains the same: Operators should avoid Libyan airspace.
Sudan 09 Apr
Updated French AIC, advice remains the same: 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).
South Sudan 09 Apr
Updated French AIC, advice remains the same: Overflights should be at FL260 or above, in the part of the HSSS/Sudan FIR above South Sudan.
Somalia 09 Apr
Updated French AIC, advice remains the same: Overflights should be at FL260 or above.
Ukraine 09 Apr
Updated French AIC, advice remains the same: Overflights of the UKFV and UKDV FIRs in the east of the country should only be planned over six Black Sea airways: M854, M856, M860, L851, M435, and M861.
Iran 09 Apr
Updated French AIC, advice remains the same: 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.
Yemen 09 Apr
Updated French AIC, advice remains the same: Operators should avoid Yemeni airspace.
Pakistan 09 Apr
Updated French AIC, advice remains the same: Overflights should be at FL260 or above.
North Korea 09 Apr
Updated French AIC, advice remains the same: Caution advised for all North Korea overflights, especially in the maritime part over the Sea of Japan.
Egypt 31 Mar
Updated US FAA Background Notice, advice remains the same: Avoid overflying the Sinai Peninsula below FL260.
Egypt 31 Mar
US Notam updated, advice remains unchanged: Avoid overflying the Sinai Peninsula below FL260.
Syria 25 Mar
German warning updated, no change to guidance. Do not enter Syrian airspace.
Mali 25 Mar
German warning updated, no change to guidance. Avoid GATB, GAGO, GAMB and GAKL airports; overflights should be at FL260 or above.
Egypt 25 Mar
German warning updated, no change to guidance. Sinai Peninsula presents a risk below FL260 for overflights and landings.
South Sudan 25 Mar
German warning updated, no change to guidance. Stay above FL260.
Somalia 25 Mar
German warning updated, no change to guidance. Do not operate to airports in Somalia, and do not overfly the airspace below FL260 except for UR401.
Iraq 25 Mar
German warning updated, no change to guidance. Source change, moved from Notam to AIC. Do not overfly Iraq below FL260 or operate to any airports in the country.
Iran 25 Mar
German warning updated, no change to guidance. Exercise caution in the Tehran FIR due to risk posed by anti-aircraft weaponry.
Saudi Arabia 25 Mar
German warning updated, no change to guidance. Potential risk to landing anywhere in Saudi Arabia.
Yemen 25 Mar
German warning updated, no change to guidance. German operators are prohibited from operating on airways over the Yemen landmass within the OYSC/Sanaa FIR.
Pakistan 25 Mar
German warning updated, no change to guidance. Advice stands that overflights should be at FL260 and above.
North Korea 25 Mar
German warning updated, no change to guidance. Potential risk to overflights of North Korean airspace (ZKKP FIR) due to launching of test missiles without prior notice.
Kenya 26 Feb
Risk summary rewritten and updated, primary risks, major events.
Mali 26 Feb
Risk summary rewritten and updated, primary risks, major events.
South Sudan 21 Jan
Risk summary re-written and updated, primary risks, major events.
Iraq 18 Dec
Risk summary rewritten and updated, primary risks, major events.
Saudi Arabia 18 Dec
Risk summary rewritten and updated, primary risks, major events.
Yemen 18 Dec
Risk summary rewritten and updated, primary risks, major events.
Iran 18 Dec
Risk summary rewritten and updated, primary risks, major events.
Libya 16 Dec
Risk summary rewritten and updated, primary risks, major events.
Syria 16 Dec
Risk summary rewritten and updated, primary risks, major events.
Eritrea 16 Nov
Addition of Eritrea, missile attack on HHAS/Asmara, Level 2 warning.
Somalia 31 May
Country summary updated to include the shoot-down of an Embraer EMB-120 while on approach to Bardale.
Japan 28 May
Risk summary rewritten and updated, primary risks, major events.
Sudan 15 Jan
Country summary updated to include the temporary closure of HSSS/Khartoum on 14 Jan 2020 following armed clashes near the airport.
16-Sep Afghanistan
Canada Notam updated: Canadian operators should not enter the airspace of Afghanistan except for overflights at or above FL320 on airways P500 and G500. [Notam CZQX H3064/21]
14-Sep Afghanistan
New US FAA Background Information on Afghanistan. [US FAA Background Notice ]
13-Sep North Korea
Risk summary rewritten and updated, primary risks, major events.
13-Sep Afghanistan
New Germany Notam: German operators are prohibited from entering the OAKX/Kabul FIR, except for overflights above FL330 on airways P500-G500. [Notam EDWW B1244/21]
03-Sep Western Sahara
GCCC/Canarias Notam extended, no change to warning: avoid the airspace over Western Sahara below FL200. [Notam GCCC B6602/21]
31-Aug Afghanistan
Risk summary updated, primary risks, major events.
31-Aug Afghanistan
Updated US Notam: US operators are banned from entering Afghanistan's airspace (the OAKX/Kabul FIR) at all levels. Flights to and from OAKB/Kabul are no longer exempt. [Notam KICZ A0029/21]
31-Aug Afghanistan
New France Notam: French operators should not enter the OAKX/Kabul FIR, except on airways P500/G500 at or above FL260. [Notam LFFF F1360/21]
30-Aug Afghanistan
New UK Notam: Operators are advised to avoid operating below 25,000ft AGL throughout the OAKX/Kabul FIR. [Notam EGTT V0020/21]
17-Aug Afghanistan
New EASA Information Note: Operators should not enter the OAKX/Kabul FIR until further notice. [EASA Information Note ]
27-Jul Ethiopia
Ethiopia Notam extended: Airspace closed below FL290 in the north of the country due to ongoing conflict. [Notam HAAA A0222/21]
01-Jul Ethiopia
Update to summary, closed airspace below FL290 in the north of the country due to ongoing conflict.
OAZZ / Afghanistan 19-Sep IFALPA has updated its safety bulletin for the OAKX/Kabul FIR. Here are the key changes: Unknown aircraft have been observed on random tracks between FL220 and FL250. There is limited ATS at OAKB/Kabul – radar services are advisory only. The ILS is working, but should be monitored closely. People and vehicles have been seen entering the runway. The status of other airports isn’t known. See our recent article for a full briefing.
HCZZ / Somalia 19-Sep Al-Shabaab attacked an airport on Sept 18 in central Somalia. A large bomb was set off badly damaging airport buildings at Bulobarde Airport, 100nm north of HCMM/Mogadishu. Militants in Somalia continue to show an intent to target aviation interests. Aircraft below FL260 are at risk in Somali airspace from anti-aircraft fire. Click the link for a full briefing.
KZZZ / USA 16-Sep There’s a missile launch planned which will affect oceanic airspace off the East Coast in the KZMA/Miami, KZNY/New York and TJZS/San Juan ARTCCs from 1930z Sep 17 - 0130z Sep 18. Numerous international routes will be impacted, including some closures. For a summary of those, see KZMA Notam A1997/21.
VCZZ / Sri Lanka 16-Sep Following a threat made against VCBI/Colombo on Sep 15, authorities are tightening security levels at all main airports including VCCC/Ratmalana and VCRI/Mattala. Expect potential delays for pax processing.
OAZZ / Afghanistan 15-Sep The US FAA has published a new Background Information note for Afghanistan. The primary risk on the ground and at lower altitudes relates to the ongoing threat of weapons activity and terrorist attacks - and following the withdrawal of US and coalition forces there are no longer any risk mitigation capabilities available at OAKB/Kabul airport. The primary risk for overflights relates to the lack of ATC service, functioning CAA and air navigation service provider. Bottom line, US operators are banned from the OAKX/Kabul FIR except for airway P500/G500.
ZKZZ / North Korea 15-Sep North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles across its east coast and into the Sea of Japan on Sep 15. This follows the launch of a new long-range cruise missile at the weekend. These unannounced missile tests pose a risk to ops in the oceanic part of the ZKKP/Pyongyang FIR over the Sea of Japan.
ZKZZ / North Korea 12-Sep North Korea tested several cruise missiles on Sep 11 and 12. They remained within North Korean airspace, but no prior notice or Notams were published. Unannounced missile launches are an ongoing threat in the ZKKP/Pyongyang FIR, where several countries have banned operators.
ORER / Erbil Iraq 12-Sep The airport was attacked again by explosive drones over the weekend, likely the work of local militia. It is the latest in a series of attacks this year. They seem to confirm the FAA’s previous concern that militants in Iraq have access to increasingly sophisticated weapons which pose a risk to aviation. See their recent information note for more.
LLZZ / Israel 12-Sep There’s been three separate rocket attacks targeting Southern Israel in the past few days. They were all intercepted. While this isn’t unusual for the region, aircraft operating in the LLLL/Tel Aviv FIR can be exposed to risks from these events. Check SafeAirspace.net for a full briefing.
VYZZ / Myanmar 08-Sep The security situation for overnighting crew is still volatile. Following a military coup earlier this year, civil unrest remains an issue. Political events this week may escalate the situation. Most embassies are advising against non-essential travel, especially in the capital Yangon. Take care if operating there – things may change quickly.
SLVR / Santa Cruz Bolivia 07-Sep There is an indefinite protest taking place at the entrance to the airport. Demonstrators are asking for early access to pensions. They are threatening to block all access if the government doesn’t meet their request. Clashes with local police are possible.
OAZZ / Afghanistan 06-Sep There are widespread reports that several charter aircraft at OAMS/Mazar-i-Sharif airport in Northern Afghanistan are being held by the Taliban. The flights are carrying both US and Afghan evacuees. There is no military protection at Afghanistan’s airports – flights engaged in humanitarian ops should continue to use extreme caution.
GUZZ / Guinea 06-Sep GUCY/Conakry airport has reopened following Sunday's military coup. Local handling agents have reported that the airport is operating normally again, with all services available, but they advise against overnight stops for the time being. A night curfew is now in place and there have been no signs of unrest in Conakry in response to the military takeover.
OAZZ / Afghanistan 05-Sep There are reports that the Taliban has been withholding take-off clearances for charter aircraft departing OAMS/Mazar-i-Sharif, in Northern Afghanistan. The reason is allegedly to check the paperwork of those onboard. There is a risk of similar issues at other airports too. Continue to use extreme care if operating in Afghanistan at this time.
GUZZ / Guinea 05-Sep A military coup has taken place in Guinea’s capital, Conakry. The president has been detained, and the military has announced that Guinea’s land and air borders are now closed until further notice, including GUCY/Conakry Airport, where all flights have been suspended. Impact on overflights is still unknown.
OEZZ / Saudi Arabia 05-Sep Several ballistic missiles were intercepted on September 4, targeting the country’s far east. Falling debris caused damage in the city of Dammam, a stone’s throw from Bahrain. The attack is concerning as it indicates that Houthi militia in Yemen have the ability and intent to strike long range targets throughout Saudi Arabia. Risks to aviation include ballistic attacks at airports or misidentification by air defence systems. Click the link for a full briefing.
LLZZ / Israel 03-Sep Syria fired a surface-to-air missile towards Tel Aviv on Sep 3, following an Israeli airstrike on Syria earlier that day. The missile detonated off the coast of Israel and there was no damage. Rocket attacks on Israel and Israeli air strikes on targets in Syria could present a risk to civil aircraft operating in the region. Check SafeAirspace.net for info.
OSZZ / Syria 03-Sep Reports of major airstrikes last night in the capital, Damascus. A military airfield 3nm north of OSDI/Damascus was targeted and air defence systems were activated. Syria remains an active conflict zone – several states continue to ban operators from entering the OSTT/Damascus FIR. See SafeAirspace.net for more info.
OAZZ / Afghanistan 02-Sep IFALPA has updated its safety bulletin for the OAKB/Kabul FIR. The changes are essentially to reflect the closure of ATC services at OAKB/Kabul and the end of the landing approval process. You can read the updated version by clicking the link.
OAZZ / Afghanistan 31-Aug France and Germany have updated their airspace warnings for Afghanistan. Germany now bans its operators from entering the OAKX/Kabul FIR, whereas France (like the US and UK) say that operators can use airways P500 and G500 in the far east of the country for overflights. See SafeAirspace.net for more info.
OEZZ / Saudi Arabia 31-Aug There were several drone attacks against OEAB/Abha airport on Aug 31 resulting in the temporary suspension of operations. Reports suggest some damage to civilian aircraft was sustained in the first attack. These continued Houthi attacks means Yemeni airspace is prohibited by most authorities, and southern OEJD/Jeddah FIR in Saudi airspace remains a high risk region.
CYYF / Penticton Canada 31-Aug Responses to rapidly increasing wildfires in the Penticton area are causing some disruption to airport services as firefighter aircraft attempt to control the fire. Caution air tankers in the area, and possible reduced visibility from smoke.
OAZZ / Afghanistan 30-Aug The US FAA has updated its airspace warning for the OAKX/Kabul FIR. US operators are banned at all levels. Flights to and from OAKB/Kabul are no longer exempt. Only airways P500 and G500 are allowed for overflights along the eastern boundary of Afghan airspace. US and allied military evacuations have finished at OAKB/Kabul airport. It is reportedly now under Taliban control.The FAA advises that there are no longer any ATC services available here, along with the entire OAKX/Kabul FIR.
OAKB / Kabul Afghanistan 29-Aug A military drone strike on Sunday reportedly stopped several individuals armed with explosives from reaching the airport. Meanwhile militants carried out a rocket attack less than a mile from the field, with multiple casualties. The security situation at the airport remains extremely dangerous at this time.
OKZZ / Kuwait 29-Aug An errant rocket has landed in Northern Kuwait. It was reportedly targeting a US army base just inside the Iraqi border. While there are no airspace warnings for the OKAC/Kuwait FIR, several exist for the neighbouring ORBB/Baghdad FIR where US operators are currently banned. Use caution when operating near the border.
VHHH / Hong Kong Hong Kong 29-Aug There has been another false capture incident resulting in a Boeing 787 descending well below the glideslope last month. ILS interference is a known problem at the airport which Boeing report can cause significant flight director anomalies. There is an AIC for this safety risk which you can read by clicking the link.
ORBI / Baghdad Iraq 27-Aug A regional summit is taking place in Baghdad August 28. Heightened security measures are expected at the airport. Traffic levels will be increased with foreign leaders flying in, and traffic delays and disruption due additional precautions for their security can be expected.
OAKB / Kabul Afghanistan 26-Aug A bomb has exploded at Kabul airport, and all gates to the airport have been closed. All operations are currently stopped. The explosion primarily impacted US troops assisting in evacuations from the airport.
KORD / Chicago USA 24-Aug An Embraer jet struck a drone on departure from Runway 09C on Saturday. The drone was believed to be launched from a nearby park area, 1nm northeast of the field. A reminder that any drone sightings should be reported to ATC or the FAA (see link).
OAZZ / Afghanistan 23-Aug A gun battle took place between unknown attackers and military guards at OAKB/Kabul airport early on Aug 23. It happened at the north gate – the side where military evacuations are taking place. The US Embassy is recommending citizens don’t approach the airport.
OLZZ / Lebanon 23-Aug Lebanon has filed a complaint with the UN after Israeli fighter jets transited their airspace with no clearance on Thursday evening. This is a persistent issue - several incidents in recent years of Israeli fighter jets using Lebanon’s airspace to attack military targets in Syria, with Syria firing its own missiles along the Lebanese border to repel the attacks. Israel has also been accused of putting commercial flights at risk in the past, by timing their airstrikes too close to flights arriving at OLBA/Beirut and OSDI/Damascus airports. See SafeAirspace.net for more info.
OSZZ / Syria 19-Aug Reports of major airstrikes last night in the capital, Damascus. A military airfield 3nm north of OSDI/Damascus was targeted and air defence systems were activated. Syria remains an active conflict zone – several states (including the US) continue to ban operators from entering the OSTT/Damascus FIR. See safeairspace.net for more info.
OAZZ / Afghanistan 18-Aug New FAA emergency order: all US operators are now banned from entering the OAKX/Kabul FIR. Some limited exceptions; fllights to OAKB/Kabul are permitted in accordance with the existing PPR process, but caution due lack of fuel and no possibility of overnighting. Alternates should not be planned in Afghan airspace. Overflights are still allowed on airways P500 and G500 which run alongside the eastern boundary of the Kabul FIR. KICZ Notam A0024/21 refers.
OAZZ / Afghanistan 17-Aug EASA has issued an airspace warning for the OAKX/Kabul FIR. They advise operators not to enter until further notice as a precautionary measure. Primary concerns are lack of ATS, the potential use of Afghan airspace by Taliban controlled aircraft, poor security on the ground and a renewed threat of surface-to-air weaponry. Afghanistan’s airspace has essentially been closed to overflights since Aug 16 - Notams advise that the OAKX/Kabul FIR is uncontrolled, and overflying traffic should route around the country.
GAMK / 16-Aug A bomb targeting a military convoy was detonated near Menaka airport. Heightened security around the vicinity of the attack will remain in place including at the airport.
OAZZ / Afghanistan 16-Aug Taliban forces have taken control of the country after seizing the capital, Kabul. Chaos at OAKB/Kabul airport, which is closed to all flights except limited military evacuations - reports of large crowds and gunfire, with no security present. Afghanistan’s airspace is now essentially closed to overflights - Notams advise that the OAKX/Kabul FIR is uncontrolled, and overflying traffic should route around the country. On SafeAirspace.net we are now listing Afghanistan as Level One: Do Not Fly.
OAZZ / Afghanistan 13-Aug Most embassies are now instructing citizens to leave immediately, as a major Taliban offensive continues. Kabul itself is likely to be under threat within weeks, while OAHR/Herat and OAKN/Kandahar airports are now reportedly already under Taliban control. Any stops in Afghanistan should be avoided at this time. See SafeAirspace.net for more info.
OAKN / Kandahar Afghanistan 12-Aug All flights have reportedly been cancelled at Kandahar Airport following an escalation of conflict across the province, and reports of Taliban and government forces now fighting within the city. The airport website is currently unavailable and reports on the situation are unverified.
OIZZ / Iran 12-Aug There are reports that Iran’s defense forces have targeted a US drone over the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions in this region remain high and there is significant risk to aircraft due the possibility of misidentification by Iranian defense forces.
MYGF / Freeport Bahamas 12-Aug Report from crew warning of poor apron condition. “Recently damaged a tire on our Global Express parking in Freeport. There are wire cables running across the parking area that are joined by U-bolts. As we were marshalled into our parking position a main tire was punctured by one of these U-bolts. The apron is generally in poor condition with other sharp hazards on the parking apron.”
OAKN / Kandahar Afghanistan 08-Aug The airport was attacked by rockets twice over the weekend. There are no reports of damage but flights were disrupted. No one has claimed responsibility for the attacks. The FAA recently banned all US operators below FL260 in the OAKX/Kabul FIR due to the risk of militant activity – more info at safeairspace.net.
OAZZ / Afghanistan 08-Aug The security situation is deteriorating rapidly. The Taliban continue to be violently active throughout the country, including an intent to forcibly seize Afghan cities. The conflict with government forces is continuing to escalate. Both the US and UK Embassies have asked citizens to leave immediately. Several airspace warnings are in place for the OAKX/Kabul FIR and any stopovers should be considered extremely dangerous.
KLAX / Los Angeles USA 04-Aug The jetpack man has been spotted yet again, busting KLAX’s airspace on Wednesday, 15nm east of the field at 5,000ft. It is the fourth sighting in the last year. Authorities believe it is more likely a large drone. Either way it is concerning as it is happening in some of the most congested airspace in the US. Anyone with info should contact the FBI on 310 477-6565.
LLZZ / Israel 04-Aug Several rockets impacted Northern Israel on Wednesday from Lebanon. No group has taken responsibility and there are reports of return artillery fire. Further cross-border skirmishes are likely. A reminder that aircraft remain at risk from ballistic weapons and air defence activities with little warning throughout the LLLL/Tel Aviv FIR.
OAZZ / Afghanistan 03-Aug The escalating conflict in Afghanistan continues, with OABT/Bost airport - the primary airport in the Helmand Province reporting rocket attacks, with all flights suspended.
HAZZ / Ethiopia 03-Aug Ethiopia has extended the airspace closure below FL290 over the Tigray region along the Ethiopia/Eritrea border in the north of the country. Conflict between government forces and militia has been ongoing since Nov 2020. Caution if overflying the area, particularly on airways UM656/UT124 between the HSSS/Khartoum and HAAA/Addis FIRs which have previously been closed due to the conflict.
OAKN / Kandahar Afghanistan 01-Aug The Taliban attacked the airport with rockets over the weekend, with at least two damaging the runway. All ops were temporarily stopped for repairs. The US recently upgraded its airspace warning for the OAKX/Kabul FIR - operators are banned below FL260 due to the escalating conflict there. See our recent article for more.
ZZZZ / Worldwide 30-Jul The FAA has released a new SAFO which is a handy one for any pilot to read - reminding crew to be vigilant for interference when performing an autoland. If you are planning to practice one in non-LVO conditions let ATC know so they can protect the sensitive areas for you or advise you if they can't.
LKAX / 29-Jul The JetPack Man has been sighted again, and ATC are advising crew to keep on the look-out in LAX airspace. He was seen approximately 15nm from the airport at 5000’. The ‘man’ is thought to be a remotely piloted drone.
OAHR / Herat Afghanistan 29-Jul Flights at Herat International airport have been suspended due fighting between Afghan security and Taliban forces. Movement in the area are highly restricted. New airspace warnings for Afghanistan have recently been issued by most major aviation authorities.
OAZZ / Afghanistan 29-Jul Following the lead of the US, Canada has now issued an airspace warning for Afghanistan - they advise operators should not overfly the OAKX/Kabul FIR below FL260.
OEZZ / Saudi Arabia 29-Jul Several explosive drone and rocket attacks have happened this week targeting the southwestern city of Jazan, near the Yemeni border. The Houthi continue to actively target suburban centers in Saudi Arabia which puts aviation at risk, along with air defence activities. Use caution in the OEJD/Jeddah FIR and see safeairspace.net for a full briefing.
DTZZ / Tunisia 26-Jul Protests against the Tunisian government have led to escalating civil unrest. There have been reports of airport closures but no confirmed information. Caution if operating into Tunisia due to possible rioting, violence and increased security across public sites.
OAZZ / Afghanistan 25-Jul The FAA has issued an emergency order banning US operators below FL260 in Afghanistan’s airspace (the OAKX/Kabul FIR). Flights to and from OAKB/Kabul airport are still permitted. KICZ Notam A0020 refers, valid from Jul 25. This replaces their previous warning, which just advised caution below FL330. The new ban comes following increased fighting between the Taliban and Afghan government forces as US troops continue to pull out of the country.
HCZZ / Somalia 21-Jul Multiple mortar rounds landed in close proximity to HCMM/Mogadishu on July 21 causing unknown damage. Al-Shabaab has taken responsibility for the attack. Militant activity presents a constant threat to low level aircraft throughout Somali airspace.
LLZZ / Israel 19-Jul At least two rockets were reportedly fired by militants into Northern Israel from Lebanon on July 20. A reminder that aircraft may be exposed to risk from ballistic weapons and air defence activities with little warning throughout the LLLL/Tel Aviv FIR.
FAZZ / South Africa 16-Jul Civil unrest is increasing across South Africa, with security issues in the Kwazulu- Natal Province escalating with numerous attacks to the infrastructure. FALE/King Shaka International Airport in Durban is one of the main targets so caution your safety and security if operating into there over the coming weeks.
HAZZ / Ethiopia 14-Jul The ceasefire agreement has failed and the conflict in the Tigray region of Northern Ethiopia remains volatile. Militia are showing a renewed intent to fight and possess ballistic and anti-aircraft weaponry. Airspace remains closed below FL290 along the border with Eritrea. Caution if overflying the area, particularly on airways UM656 and UT124.
OAZZ / Afghanistan 13-Jul There are reports of a Taliban attack on OAUZ/Kunduz airport on July 12, which destroyed several military helicopters. Kunduz is a small military/public airport 200km north of OAKB/Kabul. There are airspace warnings for all of Afghanistan.
HCZZ / Somalia 11-Jul Mortar fire was reported 1nm northwest of HCMM/Mogadishu on July 10. There is a constant threat to low level aircraft in Somali airspace – several countries have long running airspace warnings in place. Check SafeAirspace.net for a full briefing.
MTZZ / Haiti 08-Jul Both MTPP/Port Au Prince and MTCH/Cap Haitien have now reopened – they were closed earlier this week by widespread civil unrest. Be careful though, the security situation in Haiti is still volatile. The US Embassy remains closed there – monitor their website for updates.
UVZZ / Tajikistan 08-Jul The Tajikistan military are mobilizing along the border with Afghanistan due to escalating levels of conflict between Taliban and Afghan forces. The Taliban have control of several major land border crossing points and the region is unsafe on the ground. Extreme caution should be exercised if routing to UTDK/Kulob airport. The primary airport UTDD/Dushanbe remains unaffected.
ORZZ / Iraq 07-Jul There have been several rocket attacks on the Ain al-Assad air force base over the last day. The Air base lies approximately 110 miles northwest of ORBI/Baghdad airport, and the region has numerous airspace warnings due ongoing conflict.
MTZZ / Haiti 07-Jul Following the assassination of Haiti's President yesterday, the country’s international airports (MTPP/Port Au Prince and MTCH/Cap Haitien) remain closed to everything except humanitarian, state or diplomatic flights until further notice. The Dominican Republic has also announced the closure of the land border with Haiti. Expect heightened security across the country in the coming days.
ORER / Erbil Iraq 06-Jul At least one rocket was fired at the airport yesterday – no one has claimed responsibility yet. Operations have been temporarily suspended – it’s not clear when they’ll start again. Head over to safeairspace.net for a full briefing on the risks of the ORBB/Baghdad FIR.
RPLL / Manila Philippines 06-Jul IFALPA have issued an updated bulletin highlighting some of the operational risks at Manila due to unaddressed deficiencies at the airfield - these include surface conditions, signage, markings and lighting.
ORZZ / Iraq 05-Jul An airbase 100nm west of ORBI/Baghdad was attacked by multiple rockets yesterday, while air defence systems destroyed a weaponised drone targeting the US embassy in Baghdad. The airport itself was targeted last month. It is the latest in continued efforts by local militia to launch attacks that present risks to civil aviation – low level aircraft should use extreme caution throughout the ORBB/Baghdad FIR.
HAZZ / Ethiopia 01-Jul HAAB/Addis FIR have published a Notam closing a section of airspace below FL290 over the Tigray region along the Ethiopia/Eritrea border in the north of the country. This follows reports that militia shot down a military transport plane in the region last week near the capital Mekele. The conflict appears to be escalating again. Caution if overflying the area, particularly on airways UM656/UT124 between the HSSS/Khartoum and HAAA/Addis FIRs which have previously been closed due to the conflict.
UUZZ / Russia 01-Jul The Russian Space Agency announced a missile launch today, and issued notam A2523/21 advising the region where debris is expected to fall. A member report suggests debris is being spotted in a much wider area and outside the expected times so caution if operating in the Pacific region between the west coast of the USA and Mexico, and Hawaii, and report any sightings to ATC.
HAZZ / Ethiopia 28-Jun The conflict in Tigray (Northern Ethiopia) is at a cross-roads. After a sudden resurgence in fighting last week, the government has now declared its own ceasefire. It’s not clear if TPLF forces intend to follow suit having regained control of the region’s capital, Mekelle. The risk picture for aviation in Tigray is still volatile – avoid tech stops there and be careful if overflying the region.
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