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Egypt 12 Sep
UK Notam extended, no change to warning: UK operators should use extra caution in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba due to increased military activity in the area.
Haiti 11 Sep
US Notam extended: Caution due to unpublished airport and airspace restrictions. Operators should talk to ATC directly for the current status of airports, given ongoing civil unrest and security risks.
Egypt 05 Sep
Risk summary updated: UK cancels airspace warning for Egypt.
Afghanistan 23 Aug
New Canada Notam: Canadian operators should not enter the airspace of Afghanistan except for overflights at or above FL320 (supersedes AIC which limited them to airways P500 and G500).
Congo DRC 23 Aug
UK Notam extended, no change to warning: UK operators should not enter the airspace along the border between Congo DRC and Rwanda near FZNA/Goma airport below 25,000ft AGL, due to the potential risk from anti-aircraft weaponry.
Israel 15 Aug
Russia Notam extended, no change to warning - Russian operators prohibited from LLBG/Tel Aviv at night, daylight ops only.
Lebanon 08 Aug
Risk summary updated: Overflights risks of the OLBB/Beirut FIR are escalating. The outbreak of a larger scale conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is increasingly likely. Canada has issued a new Notam advising operators to avoid Lebanese airspace at all levels.
Lebanon 08 Aug
UK reissues and upgrades Lebanon security Notam to "Do Not Enter"
Israel 01 Aug
Risk summary updated: Elevated risk due to potential Iranian strikes on Israel.
Iraq 01 Aug
Risk summary updated: Potential for short-notice airspace closure early August, due to Iranian strikes on Israel. Missiles and drones may transit airspace.
Jordan 01 Aug
Risk summary updated: Potential for short-notice airspace closure early August, due to Iranian strikes on Israel. Missiles and drones may transit airspace.
Iran 01 Aug
Risk summary updated: Potential for short-notice airspace closure early August, due to Iranian strikes on Israel. Missiles and drones may transit airspace.
Lebanon 01 Aug
Canada Notam extended, no change to warning: Canadian operators should not enter the OLBB/Beirut FIR due to risk of military activity.
Ethiopia 11 Jul
France AIC updated, change to warning: French operators should not fly in the northern section of the HAAA/Addis Ababa FIR below FL320 (previous advice advised against all flights in this area).
South Sudan 11 Jul
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.
Sudan 11 Jul
French AIC extended, no change to warning: French operators should not enter the airspace of Sudan, nor file Sudanese airports as alternates.
North Korea 11 Jul
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).
Belarus 11 Jul
France AIC extended, no change to warning: French operators should not enter the airspace of Belarus due to the conflict in neighbouring Ukraine.
Pakistan 11 Jul
France AIC extended, no change to warning: French operators overflying Pakistan airspace should be at FL260 or above.
Libya 11 Jul
France AIC extended, no change to warning: French operators should avoid Libyan airspace.
Russia 11 Jul
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.
Afghanistan 11 Jul
France AIC updated, no change to warning: French operators should not overfly the OAKX/Kabul FIR below FL320.
Mali 11 Jul
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.
Yemen 11 Jul
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).
Syria 11 Jul
France AIC extended, no change to warning: French operators should avoid Syrian airspace.
Saudi Arabia 11 Jul
France AIC updated, no change to warning: French operators should exercise caution in the southwest of the OEJD/Jeddah FIR where ATC could apply ESCAT procedures.
Ukraine 11 Jul
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).
Iran 11 Jul
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.
Somalia 11 Jul
French AIC extended, no change to warning: French operators should stay at or above FL260 in the HCSM/Mogadishu FIR, except in the overwater portion.
Moldova 11 Jul
France AIC updated, change to warning: French operators should not enter the airspace of Moldova in close proximity to the country’s border with Ukraine. LUKK/Chisinau is not in this area, so flights here are permitted.
Iraq 11 Jul
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.
Afghanistan 09 Jul
Risk summary updated: The US FAA has eased its airspace warning to now permit US operators to overfly the OAKX/Kabul FIR at FL320 and above.
Afghanistan 05 Jul
US SFAR extended, change to warning: US operators remain permitted to overfly the OAKX/Kabul FIR at FL320 and above, but they can now use airways P500/G500 at FL300 and above.
Lebanon 03 Jul
UK Notam extended, no change to warning: Caution to UK operators in the OLBB/Beirut FIR due to potential risk from military activity.
Lebanon 27 Jun
Canada Notam moved to AIC: Caution to Canadian operators in the OLBB/Beirut FIR due to potential risk from military activity.
Sudan 27 Jun
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.
North Korea 27 Jun
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 27 Jun
Canada AIC extended, no change to warning: Canadian operators are prohibited from the UMMV/Minsk FIR.
Israel 27 Jun
Canada Notam moved to AIC: Caution to Canadian operators in the LLLL/Tel Aviv FIR due to potential risk from military activity.
Libya 27 Jun
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.
Russia 27 Jun
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.
Armenia 27 Jun
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.
Yemen 27 Jun
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.
Iraq 27 Jun
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.
Syria 27 Jun
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.
Saudi Arabia 27 Jun
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.
Ukraine 27 Jun
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).
Iran 27 Jun
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.
Somalia 27 Jun
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.
Azerbaijan 27 Jun
Canada AIC extended, no change to warning: Caution to Canadian operators in the airspace of Azerbaijan due to potential risk from anti-aviation weaponry and military ops.
Moldova 27 Jun
Canada AIC extended, no change to warning: Canadian operators are prohibited from the LUUU/Chisinau FIR.
Western Sahara 12 Jun
Risk summary rewritten and updated.
Haiti 12 Jun
Risk Summary updated: MTPP/Port-au-Prince airport reopened in May, but gangs still control much of the capital.
South Korea 10 Jun
New South Korea Notam: Watch out for GPS interference in the RKRR/Incheon FIR. It has been reported in the vicinity of Seoul, including RSKI/Incheon. The interference likely originates from North Korea in response to ongoing military drills in the area.
South Korea 16 May
Reports of GPS spoofing around Seoul in the north of the country, close to the border with North Korea.
Ethiopia 16 May
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.
South Sudan 16 May
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.
Sudan 16 May
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: German operators are prohibited from entering the HSSS/Khartoum FIR.
North Korea 16 May
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: Caution to German operators in North Korean airspace (ZKKP FIR) due to launching of test missiles without prior notice.
Belarus 16 May
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: German operators should not enter the airspace of Belarus within 200nm of the FIR boundaries with Ukraine.
Egypt 16 May
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: Caution to German operators over the Northern Sinai Peninsula below FL260 due to anti-aviation and ground weaponry.
Pakistan 16 May
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.
Libya 16 May
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: German operators should avoid Libyan airspace.
Russia 16 May
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: German operators should not enter the airspace of Russia within 200nm of the FIR boundaries with Ukraine.
Mali 16 May
Germany AIC updated, change to warning: German operators are prohibited from the northern part of Mali below FL260, and should not enter the southern part of the country below FL260.
Afghanistan 16 May
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: German operators should not enter the OAKX/Kabul FIR below FL330.
Yemen 16 May
Germany AIC updated, change to warning: German operators are banned from the airspace over the Yemen landmass within the OYSC/Sanaa FIR up to (but not including) airway B400 over the ocean. For the rest of Yemen’s oceanic airspace, operators should exercise caution.
Iraq 16 May
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: German operators should not overfly the ORBB/Baghdad FIR below FL280.
Syria 16 May
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: German operators are prohibited from entering the OSTT/Damascus FIR.
Saudi Arabia 16 May
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.
Ukraine 16 May
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).
Myanmar 16 May
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.
Iran 16 May
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: Caution to German operators in the OIIX/Tehran FIR due to risk posed by anti-aircraft weaponry.
Somalia 16 May
Germany AIC extended, no change to warning: German operators should not overfly the HCSM/Mogadishu FIR below FL260, except for airway UR401.
Congo DRC 20 Feb
Risk summary updated: Flights at lower levels in the airspace near the border between Rwanda and Congo DRC may be at increased risk, following a recent incident where a parked civilian aircraft at FZNA/Goma was damaged by at least one bomb dropped from a drone.
Rwanda 19 Feb
Risk summary updated: Flights at lower levels in airspace near the border between Rwanda and Congo DRC may be at increased risk, following a recent incident where a parked civilian aircraft at FZNA/Goma was damaged by at least one bomb dropped from a drone.
Somalia 18 Feb
Risk summary updated: Aircraft transiting Somalia contacted by unauthorized ATC units, who have been issuing climb/descent instructions that conflict with the official ones issued by Mogadishu Control.
Ethiopia 01 Feb
Risk summary updated: New flare-up in fighting in the Amhara region (south of Tigray region), including air strikes.
Russia 24 Jan
Risk summary updated: Crash of military transport aircraft in Russian airspace near Belgarod, approx 20nm from the Ukrainian border. Both Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of shooting it down.
Pakistan 17 Jan
Risk summary updated: Iranian missile strike in western Pakistan, and crew reports of GPS spoofing around OPLA/Lahore airport.
Yemen 14 Jan
Risk summary updated: US and UK carried out airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen including targets near the capital, Sanaa. This is in response to recent missile and drone attacks in the Red Sea.
Myanmar 11 Jan
Risk summary updated: Armed group shot down a military helicopter in the northern state of Kachin, which borders China. Also a report of GPS jamming on airway A599 that connects with Chinese airspace.
Niger 09 Jan
Risk summary updated: Report of intermittent GPS spoofing in Niger, which began during climb out of DRRN/Niamey and remained until descent to DXXX/Lome in Togo to the south.
Mali 20 Dec
Risk summary updated: German operators are now prohibited from the northern part of Mali below FL260, due to escalating military conflict.
Turkey 22 Nov
Risk summary updated: GPS Spoofing being encountered over the Black Sea in Turkish airspace.
Cyprus 07 Nov
Risk summary updated: GPS spoofing reported across the Mediterranean region.
Syria 31 Oct
Risk summary updated: OSDI/Damascus and OSAP/Aleppo airports were targeted again by airstrikes. OSDI closed temporarily due to runway damage.
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.
Armenia 20 Sep
Risk summary updated: Ceasefire agreed between Armenia and Azerbaijan, following military conflict in the border zone. Azerbaijan has reopened the border airspace, but most operators are still actively avoiding the region, and routing north via Georgian airspace (UGGG/Tbilisi FIR) instead.
Azerbaijan 20 Sep
Risk summary updated: Ceasefire agreed between Armenia and Azerbaijan, following military conflict in the border zone. Azerbaijan has reopened the border airspace, but most operators are still actively avoiding the region, and routing north via Georgian airspace (UGGG/Tbilisi FIR) instead.
Libya 14 Aug
Risk summary updated: Major evacuation of aircraft from Tripoli due to security risk, violent clashes and gunfire.
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.
Venezuela 27 Jun
US KICZ Notam cancelled. There are now no longer any airspace warnings in place for Venezuela.
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.
Ukraine 28 Feb
Country summary updated to reflect flight bans issued by several countries due to risk from military conflict.
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.
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.
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.
12-Sep Egypt
UK Notam extended, no change to warning: UK operators should use extra caution in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba due to increased military activity in the area. [Notam EGTT V0034/24 and V0035/24]
11-Sep Haiti
US Notam extended: Caution due to unpublished airport and airspace restrictions. Operators should talk to ATC directly for the current status of airports, given ongoing civil unrest and security risks. [Notam KICZ A0010/24]
05-Sep Kenya
Risk summary rewritten and updated. There are no longer any official airspace warnings for Kenya.
05-Sep Egypt
Risk summary updated: UK cancels airspace warning for Egypt.
23-Aug Congo DRC
UK Notam extended, no change to warning: UK operators should not enter the airspace along the border between Congo DRC and Rwanda near FZNA/Goma airport below 25,000ft AGL, due to the potential risk from anti-aircraft weaponry. [Notam EGTT V0031/24]
23-Aug Afghanistan
New Canada Notam: Canadian operators should not enter the airspace of Afghanistan except for overflights at or above FL320 (supersedes AIC which limited them to airways P500 and G500). [AIC CZQX H3920/24]
15-Aug Israel
Russia Notam extended, no change to warning - Russian operators prohibited from LLBG/Tel Aviv at night, daylight ops only. [Notam UUUU A5277/24]
08-Aug Lebanon
Risk summary updated: Overflights risks of the OLBB/Beirut FIR are escalating. The outbreak of a larger scale conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is increasingly likely. Canada has issued a new Notam advising operators to avoid Lebanese airspace at all levels.
08-Aug Lebanon
UK reissues and upgrades Lebanon security Notam to "Do Not Enter" [Notam V0028/24]
01-Aug Israel
Risk summary updated: Elevated risk due to potential Iranian strikes on Israel.
01-Aug Iraq
Risk summary updated: Potential for short-notice airspace closure early August, due to Iranian strikes on Israel. Missiles and drones may transit airspace.
01-Aug Iran
Risk summary updated: Potential for short-notice airspace closure early August, due to Iranian strikes on Israel. Missiles and drones may transit airspace.
LLZZ / Israel 15-Sep Air defences were active over the weekend. On Sep 15, a long range ballistic missile fired by Houthi rebels in Yemen landed in central Israel. Fighting was also reported in the far north with a large number of Hezbollah rockets fired across the border. Ops at LLBG/Tel Aviv briefly stopped. These events do not present a significant change to overflight risk in the LLLL/Tel Aviv FIR but are a reminder to be prepared for short notice airspace closures at all times. See safeairspace.net for a full risk briefing.
NWWW / Noumea New Caledonia 15-Sep Update on ops. Civil unrest is still being reported in the capital, and restrictions were tightened again last week. This has been an ongoing issue since riots effectively shut the country down back in May. The airport itself is open and operating without restrictions but layovers should be avoided due to crew safety in the capital.
HEZZ / Egypt 13-Sep The UK has renewed its airspace warnings for the Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba: operators should use extra caution due to increased military activity in the area. Spillover risks in the region from the conflict in Gaza/Israel continue to be present. See safeairspace.net for more info.
ZKZZ / North Korea 12-Sep North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Sep 11 which landed in the Sea of Japan. As per usual, no airspace warnings were issued in advance. It was the first public weapons firing in more than two months and may indicate an intention to resume them on a regular basis. This can put aircraft operating in or near the ZKKP/Pyongyang FIR at increased risk from falling debris. Safeairspace.net has more info.
MTZZ / Haiti 11-Sep The FAA has extended its airspace warning for Haiti, which says that operators should talk to ATC directly for the current status of airports, given ongoing civil unrest and security risks. Gangs continue to control much of the capital and the US still advises against all travel to the country. For flights, crew security cannot be guaranteed.
HKZZ / Kenya 10-Sep There are no longer any official airspace warnings for Kenya. The US warning advising caution below FL260 in the border region with Somalia expired in Feb 2023, and the long-standing UK warning advising against low-level flights across the HKNA/Nairobi FIR expired in Sep 2024.
HEZZ / Egypt 10-Sep The UK has cancelled its long-standing airspace warning for Egypt, as well as the more recent Notams warning of increased risk over the Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea due to the conflict in Israel/Gaza. So now, the only remaining official airspace warning for Egypt is published by Germany, advising against overflights below FL260 in the northern part of the Sinai region.
ESSA / Stockholm Sweden 10-Sep The airport was closed for two hours on Sep 9 after a drone was seen over a runway. The police suspect it was a deliberate act of sabotage, but haven’t caught whoever was responsible yet. An investigation is underway.
EZZZ / Europe 09-Sep Russia carried out a major drone strike on Ukraine on Sep 7. Airspace infringements were reported in both Latvia and Romania. This follows similar events in Poland in recent weeks. Spillover risks from the conflict in adjacent airspace are becoming more frequent. When active, air defence activity may put aircraft operating in open airspace at increased risk from misidentification. The safest option is to route well clear of the Ukrainian and Belarusian borders in all adjacent FIRs.
HCMM / Mogadishu Somalia 09-Sep There were a series of mortar attacks in areas near the airport on Sep 8. This follows an attack by Al-Shabaab at a nearby beach a few days prior. The security situation here is bleak at best - high profile locations are often targeted including aviation interests. Overflights using the Mogadishu FIR’s Class A airspace above need to be aware of the substantial risks of an unplanned landing. Safeairspace.net has more.
XPAC / 08-Sep NOPAC routes between the US and Asia will be impacted by a Russian rocket launch between September 9-11. A section of oceanic airspace southeast of the Kamchatka Peninsula will be closed from surface to FL500 each day between 01-18z (PAZA Notam 0962/24 refers). Both the Anchorage and Fukuoka FIRs have issued revised routes for these times for both east and westbound traffic. For that info see PAZA Notams A0963 and RJJJ Q2307.
OJZZ / Jordan 05-Sep Jordan has reduced its traffic fuel advisory for all aircraft in the OJAC/Amman FIR to thirty minutes (from forty-five). The extra gas is a contingency measure due to a chance of sudden airspace closure in event of military offensives in the region. It appears the situation has stabilised enough for the fuel requirement to be lowered, but not enough to get rid of it completely. OJAC Notam A0305/24 refers.
HCZZ / Somalia 03-Sep Ongoing issue in Somalia of aircraft being contacted and given conflicting instructions by fake ATC. There’s an updated HCSM/Mogadishu FIR Notam which clarifies the area in the northern half of the country (i.e. where all these issues have been happening) where Mogadishu ATC (i.e. the real ATC) will only issue level change instructions to aircraft via CPDLC or SATCOM. Bottom line, if you’re overflying up north and get a call on the radio, ignore it. For the full background to all this, check safeairspace.net
EDZZ / Germany 01-Sep Germany authorities have warned aviation companies after several incendiary devices were sent in parcels in recent weeks, and started fires while in transit to other European countries. This appears malicious, and the parcels were sent via a mainstream freight service provider who has beefed up screening as a result. It’s possible there may still be some in circulation.
EDZZ / Germany 29-Aug Multiple climate activist groups are planning demonstrations in Munich from Aug 31 - Sep 1. Aviation has not been mentioned as a specific target, however ‘Last Generation’ is involved who have previously targeted airports this summer. Take special care at EDDM/Munich when leaving an aircraft unattended, and consider parking away from perimeter fences.
OAZZ / Afghanistan 27-Aug Canada have issued a new Notam which amends their airspace warning for Afghanistan. Canadian operators can now overfly any part of the OAKX/Kabul FIR at FL320 or above - they are no longer limited to the P500 and G500 airways in the far east of the country. There’s been no change to the situation in Afghanistan though: there’s no ATC service here at all, overflights must be on specific contingency routes, and there remains an extreme threat to aircraft and crew safety and security on the ground.
EPZZ / Poland 27-Aug Russia carried out a major drone attack against targets in Ukraine on Aug 26. At least one infringed the EPWW/Warsaw FIR near its southeastern border. Spill-over risks from the conflict continue to be present in Polish airspace where there are no active warnings. Incidents involving errant cruise missiles have also been reported in recent months.
OLZZ / Lebanon 25-Aug Several major carriers have suspended flights to OLBA/Beirut following the exchange of heavy fire between Israel and Lebanon at the weekend. Existing airspace warnings remain in place for the OLBB/Beirut FIR. Pre-existing airspace warnings issued by the UK and Canada advise operators not to enter at any level due to risks posed by military activity, especially near the border with Israel. See safeairspace.net for a full briefing.
XMID / 25-Aug In the past 72 hours there have been a series of major changes to GPS Spoofing patterns in the Middle East. Since Saturday morning, instead of the now usual spoofed-to position of OLBA/Beirut, the spoofed-to position has changed to OJAI/Amman Queen Alia (specifically, the midpoint of Runway 08R/26L). Around 1,100 flights have been spoofed to this position in the last 36 hours. However, no significant change to the enroute locations to expect spoofing - these remain the same. Earlier, on Thursday and Friday of the past week, the spoofed-to position had switched to a position in the eastern Mediterranean Sea; that has now stopped. Attached imagery shows the positions of spoofed aircraft in the last 36 hours, with cockpit photos and EFB from a Boeing 777 eastbound enroute. Knowledge of the spoofed-to position is helpful for crews to confirm that spoofing is taking place. See the GPS Spoofing updates page in link for more information.
LLZZ / Israel 25-Aug Over the weekend, Israel carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon. These were reportedly to prevent imminent rocket and missile attacks by Hezbollah. LLBG/Tel Aviv airport closed temporarily but has since reopened. Hezbollah then responded with their own strikes. A series of Notams are now in effect until Aug 31, restricting overflights of Israeli airspace between the LCCC/Nicosia and OJAC Amman FIRs and closing a number of airway segments affecting east/west transits of Northern Israel - likely due to ongoing military activity. 
FZZZ / Democratic Republic of the Congo 23-Aug The UK has extended its airspace warning for Congo DRC. It advises operators not to enter the airspace along the border between Congo DRC and Rwanda below 25,000ft AGL, due to the potential risk from anti-aircraft weaponry. So that risk area basically includes a big chunk of airspace to the west of HRYR/Kigali over FZNA/Goma airport.
UUZZ / Russia 22-Aug Ukraine carried out a major drone strike targeting the Moscow area early on Aug 21. Air defences shot down several just south of the city near UUDD/Domodedovo where ops were briefly suspended, along with UUWW/Vnukovo and UUBW/Zhukovsky airports. It was the largest attack on the capital using drones since the start of the conflict in Ukraine. For a full airspace risk briefing on Russia, see safeairspace.net.
ZZZZ / Worldwide 19-Aug The World Health Organisation has declared an outbreak of the mpox virus a public health emergency of international concern. The centre of the outbreak is D.R.Congo, with other cases reported in several African countries. So far there has been very little impact to aviation ops - airports in Pakistan and Bangladesh have begun using thermal scanners for pax from badly affected countries and others may soon follow. No aviation specific guidance has been issued by authorities.
EDZZ / Germany 15-Aug Activists broke into several airports in Germany early on Aug 15 to stage protests: EDDB/Berlin, EDDK/Cologne, EDDN/Nuernberg, and EDDS/Stuttgart. Flights were temporarily suspended at a couple of these, but ops are back to normal now. It looks like Germany might be starting to take this problem more seriously, as the Interior Ministry recently introduced a draft law to increase the punishment for people who trespass at airports.
UKZZ / Ukraine 15-Aug The Black Sea is one of two major spoofing hotspots at present. This predominantly affects traffic routing Europe-Asia and vv. In a surprise move, Ukraine has taken action directly against the spoofers, who were transmitting from a disused oil rig near Crimea. The Ukrainian Navy destroyed the oil rig, putting an end to this spoofing location. In the past week, we have seen spoofing levels in this area reduce significantly, confirmed by ADS-B data from SkAI and Spirent. The Ukrainian Navy said, “The occupiers used this location for GPS spoofing to endanger civilian navigation. We cannot allow this”. The focus of the spoofing was on maritime vessels, but civilian aircraft receive the same spoofed signals. This does not mean that spoofing is coming to an end in the Black Sea, but this is the first sign of action being taken directly against military spoofing platforms that are causing the GNSS interference issues we are now dealing with. Full spoofing updates are now in the Special Briefing in the OPSGROUP Member Dashboard, see link.
XEUR / 14-Aug Since Aug 13, a new area of GPS Spoofing has been detected in the very western part of Ukraine, in the vicinity of L'viv (UKLL). Aircraft impacted by the Spoofing encounter have been enroute through Poland (Warsaw FIR), Slovakia (Bratislava FIR), Hungary (Budapest FIR), and Romania (Bucharest FIR). Aircraft types affected in this particular spoof event include Airbus 350, Embraer 195, Airbus 321, and a Boeing 737MAX.

This is a significant development because until now, spoofing on Black Sea routes (which handle most Europe-Asia traffic) had ended by the time westbound aircraft had coasted in over Romania or Bulgaria. Now, it means that spoofing continues to be likely until west of central Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary. This is approx. 450nm or one hours flying later. Equally, eastbound aircraft should now be prepared for spoofing from central Poland onwards. The new spoofing has been confirmed by both Spirent, and SkAI, who monitor these events.

Full details are in a new Special Briefing in your member Dashboard, which now has rolling updates on new GPS Spoofing locations and changes. See link for more.
EPZZ / Poland 13-Aug A brief period of large-scale GPS spoofing was detected in Southeastern Poland near Krakow on Aug 13 , and affected at least ten aircraft in the EPWW/Warsaw FIR. ADS-B data incorrectly displayed the aircraft positions as being inside Ukrainian airspace. A long-running warning for GPS interference remains in place for the Warsaw FIR and urges operators to report any issues to ATC.
VGHS / Dhaka Bangladesh 08-Aug Temporary airport closures have continued in recent days - the latest was Aug 8. The country is in a state of emergency due to political instability and riots. There are significant risks for any crew layovers right now. The US Dept. of State is advising not to go there. Tech stops should have solid contingency plans in place for other options.
VYZZ / Myanmar 08-Aug A member reports experiencing spoofing in the Yangon FIR (Myanmar), inbound to the Mandalay (MDY) VOR. To date, jamming in this area has been common, but spoofing has not been seen. This may be changing. This crew were first alerted by the autopilot suddenly commencing an uncommanded right turn. EICAS showed "CHECK IRS 1/2/3 position". ATC provided radar vectors. By position AKSAG the situation was resolved, and GPS came back online.
OLZZ / Lebanon 07-Aug The UK has upgraded its Security Notam for Lebanon to "Do not Enter". The warning reads: AIRSPACE SECURITY WARNING ISSUED BY THE UK DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT. UK REGISTERED AIR OPERATORS ARE RECOMMENDED NOT TO ENTER FIR BEIRUT (OLBB) DUE TO POTENTIAL RISK TO AVIATION FROM MILITARY ACTIVITY. See SafeAirspace.net link for further.
XMID / 07-Aug Egypt has issued a Notam a short time ago, warning Egyptian carriers not to overfly the Tehran FIR tonight between 0100 and 0400 UTC. The full text of the Notam (HECC A0363/24) reads ALL EGYPTIAN CARRIERS SHALL AVOID OVERFLYING TEHRAN FIR. NO FLIGHT PLAN WILL BE ACCEPTED OVERFLYING SUCH TERRITORY, valid 0100-0400Z. Such a Notam from Egypt is very unusual. It is possible that this is an indicator of an Iranian response to Israel, and in turn a potentially large set of airspace disruptions - at the same time, there may be another reason. We suggest monitoring closely.
VGZZ / Bangladesh 05-Aug Violent civil unrest has continued in Dhaka. The US Embassy has issued a new alert that the prime minister has fled the country and there will be an interim government formed. VGHS/Dhaka closed for seven hours on August 5 due to protests but has reopened. There are still demonstrators reported on the access road. The situation is unpredictable - more short notice disruptions are expected in the coming days.
XMID / 05-Aug Update on the Middle East: The situation remains tense, but there has been no activity. A strike by Iran/allies on Israel could happen at any moment with short notice. A series of Notams issued by Iran yesterday has been wrongly reported in the media as the commencement of airspace closures ahead of a strike. See OPSGROUP clarification note. Jordan has extended their “45 minute fuel” NOTAM. Full updates are in the Middle East Briefing in the OPSGROUP Member Dashboard, see link.
ORZZ / Iraq 05-Aug A new warning has been issued by Notam for GPS jamming and spoofing in the northern portion of the ORBB/Bahdad FIR (Notam A0310/24). Official advice is limited - advise ATC without delay and expect vectors. The risk of GPS interference is likely elevated right now due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East.
XMID / 03-Aug Update on the Middle East: The situation remains tense: a strike on Israel is expected, but no definite timing. If it does occur, it is likely to happen without much notice.The US is sending the additional Navy cruisers and destroyers – which can shoot down ballistic missiles – to the Middle East and Europe, and the US will also send an additional squadron of fighter jets to the Middle East. KLM has cancelled all flights to Israel until October, with around 10 airlines now doing the same. The ICAO/IATA Contingency Coordination Team (CCT) is now activated for Middle East. All Middle East Airspace currently "Ops Normal". An FAA Information Note is published "Israel/Lebanon /Iran: Heightened tensions Following Multiple Strikes in the Middle East – Aug 2, 2024". Full updates are in the Middle East Briefing in the OPSGROUP Member Dashboard, see link.
OJZZ / Jordan 02-Aug Jordan is now requiring all operators to carry an additional 45 minutes of contingency fuel, when planning a destination in the Jordan FIR. This includes OJAM/Amman (Queen Alia), OJAI/Amman (Marka), and OJAQ/Aqaba. This is on top of regulatory fuel reserves. OJAC/Amman FIR Notam A0268/24 refers. The background is the anticipated closure of Jordanian airspace in the context of an Iranian offensive on Israel - see the full Member briefing in the Dashboard via the link.
XMID / 01-Aug Israel is preparing for an attack from Iran and its allies, in response to the death of several high-profile leaders. Iran has indicated that its response will be strong. The impact to civil aviation will include increased risk at airports in Israel, large-scale short notice FIR closures, increased GPS Spoofing, and risk of drones and missiles crossing airways. This risk applies across the Middle East, but especially to operations in/over Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. No definite date or time is likely to be given ahead of the offensive. However as things stand, OPSGROUP estimates that the most likely commencement time is Friday or Saturday night (August 2 or 3). A similar situation occured in April 2024, but we believe that this response will be on a larger scale, and will be more sustained. An aerial attack on Israel by Iran and its allies may last several days, or longer. A full briefing with analysis, airspace impacts, route options, permit info, SafeAirspace levels, and risk assessment is available in the OPSGROUP Members Dashboard (Special Briefings section) - see link.
OLZZ / Lebanon 31-Jul Israel carried out an airstrike in Beirut on July 30. The target was a short distance north of OLBA/Beirut. This follows news yesterday that several major carriers had stopped flying there. There are now credible concerns the airport may soon close completely. Risks to civil aviation from military activity in Lebanese airspace have escalated in recent days. See our latest article for a full briefing.
SVZZ / Venezuela 31-Jul The US Embassy has re-issued a warning not to travel to Venezuela. There has been violent civil unrest across Caracas since a disputed election was held on July 28. Protests have been reported outside SVMI/Caracas airport. The main road to and from the airport has also been blocked by protesters. Essentially crew layovers were dangerous before, and now even more so.
OLZZ / Lebanon 30-Jul Risk to aircraft operating over Lebanon is increasing. Following rocket attacks at the weekend, the outbreak of a larger scale conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is looking increasingly likely. Several airlines have temporarily suspended flights to OLBA/Beirut airport. Canada has issued a new Notam advising operators to avoid Lebanese airspace at all levels. See our latest article for a full briefing.
OLZZ / Lebanon 30-Jul Canada has issued a new Notam advising operators not to enter the OLBB/Beirut FIR at all levels due to a risk of military activity. Other states are expected to soon follow. Overflight risks are changing in Lebanon - see our latest article for a full briefing.
LOZZ / Austria 30-Jul Austria has issued a new Notam that sudden closures of airports are possible due to action by climate protestors. It suggests operators plan for unexpected delays along with limited capacity at alternates. LOVV Notam A1700/24 refers. It is the first time we have seen a Notam like this. Environmental groups across Europe have been especially active in recent weeks to coincide with peak travel season.
OLZZ / Lebanon 30-Jul The US Embassy has issued an alert to citizens that scheduled flights to/from Beirut may change or be cancelled at short notice. They’re also recommending anyone there develop a ‘crisis plan’ to leave if the current situation escalates. There are widespread concerns a larger conflict between Hezbollah and Israel may be imminent.
XMID / 29-Jul There was significant cross border fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon over the weekend. A large number of rockets were fired into Northern Israel followed by airstrikes on various targets well inside Lebanese territory. There are wider fears the situation may soon escalate into a full-scale conflict. Overflights should avoid the border region at all levels - sporadic rocket fire and air defence activity may be putting civil aircraft at increased risk.
EHAM / Amsterdam Netherlands 26-Jul Extinction Rebellion will be protesting at the airport some time during the day on July 27. The only info the local handlers have is that they are expected to be protesting outside the main airline terminal, will not come inside, and will not be at the bizav terminal. Other groups have said they will also be protesting at airports in Europe on July 27 - the most likely targets are LOWW/Vienna, LSZH/Zurich and EGKK/Gatwick, but organizers have not yet confirmed any specific location.
SLLP / La Paz Bolivia 25-Jul There might be political protests taking place near the airport on July 26. Official advice is to allow extra time for the commute, and check ahead for any roadblocks.
XEUR / 25-Jul Climate activists broke into EDDK/Cologne airport yesterday, and glued themselves to a runway. The same thing happened at EDDF/Frankfurt today. One of the groups (Last Generation) has announced it will continue to target airports over the coming weeks. Demonstrations are planned for July 27 - the most likely targets are LOWW/Vienna, LSZH/Zurich and EGKK/Gatwick. Just Stop Oil are also involved who were responsible for vandalising jets at Stansted recently. So far the best advice from OPSGROUP members is to request parking away from perimeter fences and to consider hiring security (but beware, it’s expensive).
EGSS / London Stansted United Kingdom 23-Jul An update on security measures following the incident on June 20 when two protestors broke into the airport and sprayed a jet with paint. The airport fence contains sensors that alerted the authorities quickly but the airport is taking steps to beef this up and have increased the roving patrols of security personnel and the airport police. News on the protestors: these two individuals are now in jail having been denied bail whilst they await their hearing, and further arrests have been made. This should hopefully dampen enthusiasm for further attempts at UK airports.
LLZZ / Israel 23-Jul There was a drone strike on Tel Aviv on July 19. It was distinct for two reasons - the modified device was the first recorded direct attack on the city by Houthi Rebels in Yemen, and it avoided interception by air defences. There has been no immediate change to ops in the LLLL/Tel Aviv FIR, but the event may escalate existing risks. Overflights need to remain prepared for short notice airspace closures if air defence activity takes place.
HKJK / Nairobi Kenya 22-Jul There are demonstrations planned at the airport today to protest against government corruption. Looks like the plan is to block terminal entrances and roads to the airport. Authorities have said they have increased security, and installed some checkpoints on the roads. At least 50 people have died since these protests in Kenya began in mid-June.
VGHS / Dhaka Bangladesh 22-Jul There were mass casualties from violent civil unrest in the city last week. The military has been deployed, and there is currently no internet or phone service available. The US has upgraded its warning for Bangladesh to the highest level - Do Not Travel. The Embassy is advising anyone already there to shelter in place. Stops here should be avoided until the situation improves.
XEUR / 22-Jul Activists intend to target aviation interests across Europe starting from July 27. The group is most active in Germany, Austria, Italy and Poland but has also hinted at plans in the UK, Norway, Netherlands and Switzerland. They were recently responsible for breaching a perimeter fence at Munich airport and glueng themselves to taxiways. Where practical, additional security for unattended aircraft would be a good idea - especially during peak Summer season.
HKZZ / Kenya 18-Jul Violent political protests are still happening - especially in Nairobi. The latest advice from the US Embassy is to carry your passport and visa with you at all times and avoid crowds. For the commute to and from the airport, keep doors locked and check ahead for roadblocks. A safer option for layovers would be to stay close to the airport right now.
EDZZ / Germany 18-Jul Environmental activists are planning to demonstrate in Bremen and Munich on July 20. While aviation hasn’t been mentioned as a specific target, Extinction Rebellion are involved who have recently shown an interest in interfering with unattended business jets. Be mindful of aircraft security if parking up during this period.
ZZZZ / Worldwide 17-Jul Canada have issued a new AIC with their airspace warnings for various different countries around the world. Nothing has really changed though - they basically just moved their airspace warnings for Israel and Lebanon from Notams into the AIC. Download via the link, and check safeairspace.net for more info.
ZZZZ / Worldwide 15-Jul The GPS Spoofing problem is growing. With a new "spoofed to" location confirmed over the weekend as Novorossiysk (closest airport URKA/Anapa), the number of locations has widened. Impacts of GPS interference are deepening. EGPWS is beginning to be routinely inhibited, and crews are becoming accustomed to ignoring alerts. CPDLC and TCAS degradations are now common. ATC separation is more challenging when RNP is degraded, especially in Oceanic areas. Clarity on GPS systems and how they actually work is missing. Deviations are being normalized. There is a latent, largely unaddressed and growing flight safety risk.

OPSGROUP believes that an accident directly caused by GPS Spoofing impacts is imminent. To address the issue, we are organizing a GPS Spoofing WorkGroup, starting this week. The industry needs to come together, share information, discuss the impact, give Flight Crew reliable guidance, and establish clear recommendations for a resolution of the issue. Everyone working on the GPS Spoofing topic is invited to join.
HSZZ / Sudan 14-Jul Authorities have ordered foreign nationals to leave Khartoum state (including the capital) within two weeks. The security situation is deteriorating - fighting has been reported in Khartoum city including heavy machine gun fire near HSSK/Khartoum airport. The US Embassy there remains closed. The country is in a state of civil war - keep an eye out for any operational changes for overflights via the HSSS Notams.
LCZZ / Cyprus 14-Jul Warnings for GPS jamming/spoofing have been reissued by Notam for LCLK/Larnaka and LCPH/Paphos. Aircraft continue to report serious impact to aircraft systems - they’re advising crew to be ready to switch to non-RNAV based procedures. Cyprus is a known hot spot for GPS interference. There have been several recent member reports of significant events including position shifts and erroneous EGPWS warnings.
LLZZ / Israel 12-Jul An OPSGROUP Member report this week provides some interesting insight to the potential for GPS Spoofing even with the GPS de-selected. The crew departed LLBG/Tel Aviv in a G650, destination BIRK/Reykjavik. Crew report: "We shut down GPS's and Hybrid IRS 123 according to GAC procedure when taking off from spoofing and jamming region (Tel Aviv). Turned them back on 2 hours later over Turkey approaching Hungarian airspace. On approach at destination BIRK, descending IMC on RNP01, at around 4500 ft we got TERRAIN TERRAIN followed by PULL UP. Performed an escape manoeuvre, ATC advised we were on profile. Re-vectored for a second attempt, this time from a different IAF. FMS would not load the new IAF even after selecting it in the FMS and activating". The reason for the issues so much later in flight is not clear, but another member (GPS Technical Expert) suggests that even though GPS may be de-selected as an input, it is not completely "switched off", and spoofing can still have in impact on aircraft systems. Please send any new spoofing reports to team@ops.group.
LTZZ / Turkey 12-Jul The Black Sea is one of the three primary GPS Spoofing hotspots at present. We are receiving early reports of a SECOND spoofing location here. To date, all spoofing in this region has shown Simferopol Airport (UKFF/URFF) as the fake location. A B777 on UM859 was spoofed to a new location near Novorossiysk, shown on the attached map. Crew report as follows: Eastbound, GPS ANP starts to degrade coasting out from Romania. Experience tells us that when ANP degrades to 0.2, it’s obvious that a GPS anomaly is about to occur. We inhibit FMC GPS and turn on DME/DME updates prior to getting spoofed. We have Bad Elf GPS backup to iPad that then shows ownship position disappears and then it’s replaced with the spoof. The spoof is not consistent. It spoofs, then disappears, then spoofs again at irregular intervals. This we believe confuses the onboard GPS even more. We noted that bad elf GPS reappeared close to BAK VOR and at that point we cancelled the GPS inhibit and ANP snapped back to 0.05. Early detection BEFORE EICAS is key to a swift return to normal operations. Total spoofing time approx 45 minutes.
XNAT / 09-Jul An increasing problem on the NAT is aircraft crossing the ocean following a GPS Spoofing encounter. This reduces your capability from RNP4 to RNP10, and in busy westbound flows causes problems for Shanwick. It has also led to descents to FL280 and diversions to Iceland. The key is to advise ATC early, ideally at the RCL -90 minute mark, with a free text comment like ATC RMK/GPS DEGRADED RNP10 only. For a full guide to this issue see the new briefing in the link.
XNAT / 09-Jul Watch out if planning a flight across the southern part of the KZWY/New York Oceanic and LPPO/Santa Maria FIRs today, and also off the coast of French Guiana. There’s a rocket launch planned, and these are the areas where they think debris will fall, some time from 1801-2317z. There are no flight planning restrictions - they’re just advising operators to avoid these areas! If the launch doesn’t go ahead today, they’ll try again every day until July 19, same time window will apply.
XEUR / 08-Jul EASA has updated its Safety Information Bulletin which deals with GPS interference. There are no major changes to report - just updated guidance on the signs and symptoms to look out for (including hazardous effects on TAWS and hybrid IRS/GNSS positions) along with emphasis on the Middle East as being a growing area of concern.
OAZZ / Afghanistan 05-Jul The US has slightly amended its airspace warning for Afghanistan, effective today. US operators remain permitted to overfly the OAKX/Kabul FIR at FL320 and above, but they can now use airways P500/G500 in the far east of the airspace at FL300 and above. The FAA’s reason for the change: some operators were struggling to use these airways at higher levels, there have been no incidents here so far, and you don’t spend much time at all in Afghan airspace when transiting them.
LLZZ / Israel 05-Jul Hezbollah in Lebanon carried out a large-scale rocket and drone attack on Northern Israel on July 4. At least a hundred were fired, but most were intercepted. It is the latest in growing tension between the two countries with concerns a wider conflict may be imminent. There were no reports of flight disruptions but be wary of ops near the Lebanese border - several airspace warnings exist for the OLBB/Beirut FIR due to military activity. Safeairspace.net has more.
ZZZZ / Worldwide 02-Jul France and Germany have both issued new AICs with their airspace warnings for various different countries around the world. They have basically cancelled all their Notams which carried extra airspace warnings for some countries, and incorporated these into the AICs. So, a tidying exercise essentially, with some minor wording changes.
VYTD / Thandwe Myanmar 02-Jul Nothing in the Notams, but the US Embassy is reporting the airport is closed due to active fighting nearby. The country is in a state of civil war - several risks are reported for the VYYF/Yangon FIR including extensive GPS interference and military activity. See safeairspace.net for more info.
KZZZ / USA 02-Jul A couple of things to be aware of if operating on July 4. TFRs for fireworks displays are being published by the FAA. There has also traditionally been an increased number of laser strikes on aircraft during this holiday. Make sure you report these - the FAA has more info on how to do this via the link.
KPWM / Portland USA 01-Jul Look out for some hard-to-read Notams about Runway 11/29 being closed at night. You can still cross it, or use it for taxiing but don’t land or take off from it. There was an incident on June 25 - a 737 used it to depart and overflew men and equipment during this period.
OLZZ / Lebanon 01-Jul The US Embassy has issued a warning reminding US citizens to avoid travel here. Several countries have also been advising their citizens to leave. The security situation is volatile, and there are signs a wider conflict with Israel may be imminent. Existing airspace warnings for the OLBB/Beirut FIR remain in place - most advise caution at all levels due to risk from military activity. Safeairspace.net has more info.
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