Israel
Risk Level: Two - Danger exists
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Oct 2026: LLLL/Tel Aviv FIR is open, but the security situation remains volatile. Missile and drone threats can lead to short-notice restrictions or disruption, and some international airlines have still not returned to LLBG/Tel Aviv.
See OPSGROUP Briefing: Middle East airspace situation - 2026
The primary risk is missile and drone attacks linked to Iran and regional militant groups, including Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen. Air-defence activity and interceptions add a risk of falling debris and sudden operational restrictions. Operators should account for the potential risk across the FIR and closely follow any short-notice instructions from Israeli authorities.
Major events:
Sep 2026: European guidance was updated to advise caution in LLLL/Tel Aviv FIR. Italy also issued an enhanced-caution warning for its operators.
Feb-Jul 2026: Israeli airspace closed and reopened several times during the Iran conflict following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Iranian missile and drone retaliation.
Jun 2025: Israel and Iran exchanged missile strikes across the region.
Oct 2024: Israel and Iran carried out missile attacks against each other.
Oct 2023: Hamas and Hezbollah launched major attacks against Israel, triggering a large-scale Israeli military response.
See OPSGROUP Briefing: Middle East airspace situation - 2026
The primary risk is missile and drone attacks linked to Iran and regional militant groups, including Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen. Air-defence activity and interceptions add a risk of falling debris and sudden operational restrictions. Operators should account for the potential risk across the FIR and closely follow any short-notice instructions from Israeli authorities.
Major events:
Sep 2026: European guidance was updated to advise caution in LLLL/Tel Aviv FIR. Italy also issued an enhanced-caution warning for its operators.
Feb-Jul 2026: Israeli airspace closed and reopened several times during the Iran conflict following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Iranian missile and drone retaliation.
Jun 2025: Israel and Iran exchanged missile strikes across the region.
Oct 2024: Israel and Iran carried out missile attacks against each other.
Oct 2023: Hamas and Hezbollah launched major attacks against Israel, triggering a large-scale Israeli military response.
Current warnings list :
| Source | Reference | Issued | Valid to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EASA | Information Note | 30 Sep 2026 | 16 Nov 2026 | |
| Russia | Notam UUUU U1257/26 | 16 Sep 2026 | 16 Oct 2026 | |
| Italy | Notam LIRR E2223/26 | 01 Sep 2026 | 29 Nov 2026 | |
| Canada | AIC 17/26 | 10 Oct 2023 | Ongoing |
Source: EASA
Reference: Information Note
Issued: 30-Sep-26, valid until: 16 Nov 2026
Plain English: Exercise caution in Israel.
Information Note on the threat and risk situation in the airspace of Israel (FIR Tel Aviv - LLLL)
Airspace affected: All altitudes/flight levels in the airspace of Israel (Tel Aviv FIR – LLLL).
Civil air operators are advised to take potential risk into account in their risk assessment and routing decisions.
Airspace affected: All altitudes/flight levels in the airspace of Israel (Tel Aviv FIR – LLLL).
Civil air operators are advised to take potential risk into account in their risk assessment and routing decisions.
Source: Russia
Reference: Notam UUUU U1257/26
Issued: 16-Sep-26, valid until: 16 Oct 2026
Plain English: Russian operators are not permitted to depart for Israel between 2200-0400 UTC. Daytime flights are still allowed, but only if the airline has completed its own risk assessment.
Source: Italy
Reference: Notam LIRR E2223/26
Issued: 01-Sep-26, valid until: 29 Nov 2026
Plain English: Italian operators should exercise caution in the airspace of Israel.
ITALIAN AIR CARRIERS AND CAPTAINS OF AIRCRAFT IN CHARGE OF AIR SERVICES OPERATED BY CARRIERS HOLDING AN OPERATING LICENSE ISSUED BY ITALY, WHETHER THEY ARE CONTRACTUAL CARRIERS AND/OR OPERATING CARRIERS, OR PERFORMING AIR SERVICES THROUGH A WET LEASE OR A CODESHARE AGREEMENT AS WELL AS FOR ANY FLIGHT MADE WITH AN AIRCRAFT REGISTERED IN ITALY ARE RECOMMENDED TO EXERCISE ENHANCED CAUTION WHEN OVERFLYING OR OPERATING FLIGHTS TO TEL AVIV FIR (LLLL) IN PARTICULAR TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FROM ISRAELI AUTHORITIES AND TO PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO RESTRICTIONS OR INTERDICTIONS PUBLISHED BY NOTAM WITH VERY SHORT NOTICE DUE TO POTENTIALLY FAST EVOLVING SITUATION AND EASA SAFETY DIRECTIVES.
Source: Canada
Reference: AIC 17/26
Issued: 10-Oct-23, valid until: Ongoing
Plain English: Caution to Canadian operators in the LLLL/Tel Aviv FIR due to potential risk from military activity.
Level 1 (Information)
Canadian Air Operators and owners of aircraft registered in Canada are advised to take all potential risk information into account in their risk assessment and routing decisions within FIR Tel Aviv (LLLL). Potential risk from anti-aviation weaponry and military operations.
Canadian Air Operators and owners of aircraft registered in Canada are advised to take all potential risk information into account in their risk assessment and routing decisions within FIR Tel Aviv (LLLL). Potential risk from anti-aviation weaponry and military operations.