Egypt
Risk Level: Three - Caution
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There remains a threat from terrorism in Egypt, particularly in the Sinai Peninsular. 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 due to anti-aviation and ground weaponry. The US and UK had similar warnings in place until they were rescinded in March 2022 and Sep 2024 respectively.
Major events:
Oct 2023: UK published Notams warning of increased risk over the Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea due to the conflict in Israel/Gaza. Cruise missiles and drones launched from Yemen targeted Israel. Some shot down over the Red Sea, others landed on Egypt/Israel border.
July 2019: British Airways suspends Cairo operations for one week due to security concerns.
Feb 2017: An SA-7 anti-aircraft missile tube was found less than a mile from HECA/Cairo airport.
Oct 2015: A Russian A321 was brought down over the Sinai peninsula by a bomb loaded at HESH/Sharm El Sheikh. The group claimed the IED was placed aboard the aircraft prior to departing HESH, raising concerns of potential insider threats at the airport.
Read: New Airspace Warning: The Red Sea, Nov 2023 (OPSGROUP article)
Major events:
Oct 2023: UK published Notams warning of increased risk over the Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea due to the conflict in Israel/Gaza. Cruise missiles and drones launched from Yemen targeted Israel. Some shot down over the Red Sea, others landed on Egypt/Israel border.
July 2019: British Airways suspends Cairo operations for one week due to security concerns.
Feb 2017: An SA-7 anti-aircraft missile tube was found less than a mile from HECA/Cairo airport.
Oct 2015: A Russian A321 was brought down over the Sinai peninsula by a bomb loaded at HESH/Sharm El Sheikh. The group claimed the IED was placed aboard the aircraft prior to departing HESH, raising concerns of potential insider threats at the airport.
Read: New Airspace Warning: The Red Sea, Nov 2023 (OPSGROUP article)
Current warnings list :
| Source | Reference | Issued | Valid to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | Notam EGTT V0051/24 and V0052/24 | 12 Dec 2024 | 26 Dec 2024 | |
| Germany | AIC 06/24 | 21 Aug 2023 | Ongoing |
Source: UK
Reference: Notam EGTT V0051/24 and V0052/24
Issued: 12-Dec-24, valid until: 26 Dec 2024
Plain English: UK operators should use extra caution in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba due to increased military activity in the area.
SECURITY - HAZARDOUS SITUATION IN GULF OF AQABA. UK CIVIL AIR OPERATORS ARE ADVISED TO TAKE RISK INTO ACCOUNT WHEN OPERATING UP TO 150NM FROM 284536N 344236E (GULF OF AQABA) DUE TO POTENTIAL RISK FROM HEIGHTENED MILITARY ACTIVITY. FOR INFO CONTACT UK DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT ON 02070 826639 OR 02079 443111 OUT OF HOURS. AR-2024-6188/AU4. SFC - UNL, 12 DEC 00:00 2024 UNTIL 25 DEC 23:59 2024. CREATED: 02 DEC 09:52 2024
SECURITY - HAZARDOUS SITUATION IN THE RED SEA. UK CIVIL AIR OPERATORS ARE ADVISED TO TAKE POTENTIAL RISK INTO ACCOUNT WHEN OPERATING OVER THE WATERS OF THE RED SEA DUE TO POTENTIAL RISK FROM HEIGHTENED MILITARY ACTIVITY. FOR INFO CONTACT UK DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT ON 02070 826639 OR 02079 443111 OUT OF HOURS. AR-2024-6189/AU4. SFC - UNL, 12 DEC 00:00 2024 UNTIL 25 DEC 23:59 2024. CREATED: 02 DEC 11:42 2024
SECURITY - HAZARDOUS SITUATION IN THE RED SEA. UK CIVIL AIR OPERATORS ARE ADVISED TO TAKE POTENTIAL RISK INTO ACCOUNT WHEN OPERATING OVER THE WATERS OF THE RED SEA DUE TO POTENTIAL RISK FROM HEIGHTENED MILITARY ACTIVITY. FOR INFO CONTACT UK DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT ON 02070 826639 OR 02079 443111 OUT OF HOURS. AR-2024-6189/AU4. SFC - UNL, 12 DEC 00:00 2024 UNTIL 25 DEC 23:59 2024. CREATED: 02 DEC 11:42 2024
Source: Germany
Reference: AIC 06/24
Issued: 21-Aug-23, valid until: Ongoing
Plain English: Caution to German operators over the Northern Sinai Peninsula below FL260 due to anti-aviation and ground weaponry.
Level 2 warning (medium). Civil German air operators are advised to take potential risk into account in their risk assessment and routing decisions to the FIR CAIRO (HECC) within the northern part of Sinai Peninsula between 311800N 322000E and 293000N 324000E EAST to FIR CAIRO boundary below FL260. Potential risk from anti-aviation and ground to ground weaponry.