Cyprus
Risk Level: Three - Caution
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Oct 2026: Cyprus warns that GPS interference may affect the LCCC/Nicosia FIR. A separate caution about military aircraft flying without transponders remains in place.
See OPSGROUP Briefing: GPS Spoofing Update: Map, Scenarios and Guidance - 2023
The primary risk is military activity near Syria spilling into nearby airspace. The US advises caution within 200 NM of the OSTT/Damascus FIR, where GPS interference, radio jamming and stray missiles are possible. Military aircraft may also fly without transponders in the LCCC/Nicosia FIR, making them harder to spot. Cyprus advises crews to report GPS issues to ATC and use conventional navigation if needed.
Major events:
Nov 2023-ongoing: Crews reported GPS spoofing over the eastern Mediterranean, including navigation failures near Cyprus.
Sep 2018: A Russian military aircraft was shot down near the LCCC/Nicosia FIR boundary during strikes in Syria, raising concern for nearby civil traffic.
See OPSGROUP Briefing: GPS Spoofing Update: Map, Scenarios and Guidance - 2023
The primary risk is military activity near Syria spilling into nearby airspace. The US advises caution within 200 NM of the OSTT/Damascus FIR, where GPS interference, radio jamming and stray missiles are possible. Military aircraft may also fly without transponders in the LCCC/Nicosia FIR, making them harder to spot. Cyprus advises crews to report GPS issues to ATC and use conventional navigation if needed.
Major events:
Nov 2023-ongoing: Crews reported GPS spoofing over the eastern Mediterranean, including navigation failures near Cyprus.
Sep 2018: A Russian military aircraft was shot down near the LCCC/Nicosia FIR boundary during strikes in Syria, raising concern for nearby civil traffic.
Current warnings list :
| Source | Reference | Issued | Valid to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | Notam LCCC A0818/26 | 04 Aug 2026 | 03 Nov 2026 | |
| Cyprus | Notam LCCC A0799/26 | 28 Jul 2026 | 27 Oct 2026 | |
| USA | Notam KICZ A0009/18 | 14 Apr 2018 | Ongoing |
Source: Cyprus
Reference: Notam LCCC A0818/26
Issued: 04-Aug-26, valid until: 03 Nov 2026
Plain English: Caution in Cyprus airspace due to military aircraft flying with no transponders.
PILOTS TO EXERCISE CAUTION DUE TO MILITARY AIRCRAFT OPERATING UNDER DUE REGARD AND NO TRANSPONDER WITHIN NICOSIA FIR.
Source: Cyprus
Reference: Notam LCCC A0799/26
Issued: 28-Jul-26, valid until: 27 Oct 2026
Plain English: Expect GPS interference in Cyprus airspace.
GPS SPOOFING/JAMMING MAY BE ENCOUNTERED IN NICOSIA FIR. CREWS ARE ADVISED TO REMAIN VIGILANT AND REPORT TO ATC. CONVENTIONAL NAVIGATION PROCEDURES ARE AVAILABLE.
Source: USA
Reference: Notam KICZ A0009/18
Issued: 14-Apr-18, valid until: Ongoing
Plain English: Exercise caution within 200 NM of the Damascus FIR due to military activity. Possibility of GPS interference, communication jamming, and long-range surface to air missiles in the area.
SECURITY..UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ADVISORY FOR AIRSPACE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO DAMASCUS FLIGHT INFORMATION REGION (OSTT FIR).
THOSE PERSONS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH A BELOW ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN OPERATING IN THE AIRSPACE WITHIN 200 NAUTICAL MILES OFTHE DAMASCUS FLIGHT INFORMATION REGION (OSTT FIR) DUE TO HEIGHTENED MILITARY ACTIVITY IN OR AROUND SYRIA. THIS MILITARY ACTIVITY MIGHT INCLUDE GPS INTERFERENCE, COMMUNICATIONS JAMMING, AND POSSIBLE ERRANT LONG-RANGE SURFACE-TO-AIR MISSILES ORIGINATING FROM SYRIAN TERRITORY, WITHIN THE OSTT FIR, AND STRAYING INTO ADJACENT AIRSPACE,THAT COULD POSE AN INADVERTENT RISK TO U.S. CIVIL AVIATION OPERATING IN THIS REGION. TITLE 14, CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, SECTION 91.1609, SPECIAL FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATION NO. 114 PROHIBITION AGAINST CERTAIN FLIGHTS IN THE DAMASCUS FIR REMAINS IN EFFECT.
A. APPLICABILITY. THIS NOTAM APPLIES TO: ALL U.S. AIR CARRIERS AND COMMERCIAL OPERATORS; ALL PERSONS EXERCISING THE PRIVILEGES OF AN AIRMAN CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE FAA, EXCEPT SUCH PERSONS OPERATING U.S.-REGISTERED AIRCRAFT FOR A FOREIGN AIR CARRIER; AND ALL OPERATORS OF AIRCRAFT REGISTERED IN THE UNITED STATES, EXCEPT WHERE THE OPERATOR OF SUCH AIRCRAFT IS A FOREIGN AIR CARRIER.
B. PLANNING. THOSE PERSONS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH A PLANNING TO OPERATE WITHIN 200 NAUTICAL MILES OF THE OSTT FIR SHOULD EXERCISE CAUTION AND MUST REVIEW CURRENT SECURITY/THREAT INFORMATION AND NOTAMS AND COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE FAA REGULATIONS, OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS, MANAGEMENT SPECIFICATIONS, AND LETTERS OF AUTHORIZATION, INCLUDING UPDATING B450.
C. OPERATIONS. EXERCISE CAUTION DURING FLIGHT OPERATIONS IN THE ABOVE NAMED AREA DUE TO HEIGHTENED MILITARY ACTIVITY IN OR AROUND SYRIA AND THE POTENTIAL RISK TO U.S. CIVIL AVIATION IN THE REGION.THOSE PERSONS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH A MUST REPORT ANY SAFETY/SECURITY INCIDENTS TO THE FAA AT ASH-AXE-CITE-WATCH@FAA.GOVOR +1 202-267-3333 OR 1-844-412-1794.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AT: https://www.faa.gov/AIR_TRAFFIC/PUBLICATIONS/US_RESTRICTIONS/
THOSE PERSONS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH A BELOW ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN OPERATING IN THE AIRSPACE WITHIN 200 NAUTICAL MILES OFTHE DAMASCUS FLIGHT INFORMATION REGION (OSTT FIR) DUE TO HEIGHTENED MILITARY ACTIVITY IN OR AROUND SYRIA. THIS MILITARY ACTIVITY MIGHT INCLUDE GPS INTERFERENCE, COMMUNICATIONS JAMMING, AND POSSIBLE ERRANT LONG-RANGE SURFACE-TO-AIR MISSILES ORIGINATING FROM SYRIAN TERRITORY, WITHIN THE OSTT FIR, AND STRAYING INTO ADJACENT AIRSPACE,THAT COULD POSE AN INADVERTENT RISK TO U.S. CIVIL AVIATION OPERATING IN THIS REGION. TITLE 14, CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, SECTION 91.1609, SPECIAL FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATION NO. 114 PROHIBITION AGAINST CERTAIN FLIGHTS IN THE DAMASCUS FIR REMAINS IN EFFECT.
A. APPLICABILITY. THIS NOTAM APPLIES TO: ALL U.S. AIR CARRIERS AND COMMERCIAL OPERATORS; ALL PERSONS EXERCISING THE PRIVILEGES OF AN AIRMAN CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE FAA, EXCEPT SUCH PERSONS OPERATING U.S.-REGISTERED AIRCRAFT FOR A FOREIGN AIR CARRIER; AND ALL OPERATORS OF AIRCRAFT REGISTERED IN THE UNITED STATES, EXCEPT WHERE THE OPERATOR OF SUCH AIRCRAFT IS A FOREIGN AIR CARRIER.
B. PLANNING. THOSE PERSONS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH A PLANNING TO OPERATE WITHIN 200 NAUTICAL MILES OF THE OSTT FIR SHOULD EXERCISE CAUTION AND MUST REVIEW CURRENT SECURITY/THREAT INFORMATION AND NOTAMS AND COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE FAA REGULATIONS, OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS, MANAGEMENT SPECIFICATIONS, AND LETTERS OF AUTHORIZATION, INCLUDING UPDATING B450.
C. OPERATIONS. EXERCISE CAUTION DURING FLIGHT OPERATIONS IN THE ABOVE NAMED AREA DUE TO HEIGHTENED MILITARY ACTIVITY IN OR AROUND SYRIA AND THE POTENTIAL RISK TO U.S. CIVIL AVIATION IN THE REGION.THOSE PERSONS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH A MUST REPORT ANY SAFETY/SECURITY INCIDENTS TO THE FAA AT ASH-AXE-CITE-WATCH@FAA.GOVOR +1 202-267-3333 OR 1-844-412-1794.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AT: https://www.faa.gov/AIR_TRAFFIC/PUBLICATIONS/US_RESTRICTIONS/