Israel
Risk Level: One - Do Not Fly
[ about risk levels ]
March 2026: Israeli airspace (LLLL/Tel Aviv FIR) is currently closed following large-scale US and Israeli strikes on Iranian military targets beginning Feb 28 and subsequent Iranian missile and drone retaliation across the region. Limited operations may be permitted with special approval, but most international traffic is avoiding the airspace.
See OPSGROUP Briefing: Middle East airspace situation - March 2026
The primary risk is missile and drone attacks linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran and regional militant groups, including Hezbollah in Lebanon and other Iran-aligned forces. Israel has experienced repeated missile and drone launches during the current escalation, with active air defence operations across the country.
Additional risks come from operating in an active conflict zone, including potential misidentification by air defence systems, debris from interceptions, GNSS interference, false EGPWS alerts, and reduced route and diversion options during emergencies.
Major events:
March 2026: LLLL/Tel Aviv FIR closed following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent Iranian missile and drone retaliation.
June 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 - March 2026
The primary risk is missile and drone attacks linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran and regional militant groups, including Hezbollah in Lebanon and other Iran-aligned forces. Israel has experienced repeated missile and drone launches during the current escalation, with active air defence operations across the country.
Additional risks come from operating in an active conflict zone, including potential misidentification by air defence systems, debris from interceptions, GNSS interference, false EGPWS alerts, and reduced route and diversion options during emergencies.
Major events:
March 2026: LLLL/Tel Aviv FIR closed following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent Iranian missile and drone retaliation.
June 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | Notam LIRR E2886/25 | 16 Dec 2025 | 15 Mar 2026 | |
| EASA | Information Note | 30 Sep 2025 | 31 Jan 2026 | |
| Canada | AIC 21/25 | 10 Oct 2023 | Ongoing |
Source: Italy
Reference: Notam LIRR E2886/25
Issued: 16-Dec-25, valid until: 15 Mar 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: EASA
Reference: Information Note
Issued: 30-Sep-25, valid until: 31 Jan 2026
Plain English: Operators should take potential risk into account in the airspace of Israel and neighbouring airspace within 100 NM of the Israeli borders with Egypt and Jordan.
Information Note on the threat and risk situation in the airspace of Israel (FIR Tel Aviv - LLLL) and neighbouring airspaces.
Airspace affected:
Airspace of Israel (FIR Tel Aviv - LLLL) and neighbouring airspace within 100 NM of the Israeli borders with Egypt and Jordan, all flight levels.
Civil air operators are advised to take potential risk into account in their risk assessment and routing decisions.
Airspace affected:
Airspace of Israel (FIR Tel Aviv - LLLL) and neighbouring airspace within 100 NM of the Israeli borders with Egypt and Jordan, all flight levels.
Civil air operators are advised to take potential risk into account in their risk assessment and routing decisions.
Source: Canada
Reference: AIC 21/25
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.