Israel
Risk Level: One - Do Not Fly
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EASA | CZIB 2026-03-R5 | 28 Feb 2026 | 10 Apr 2026 | |
| Italy | Notam LIRR E2886/25 | 16 Dec 2025 | 15 Mar 2026 | |
| Canada | AIC 21/25 | 10 Oct 2023 | Ongoing |
Source: EASA
Reference: CZIB 2026-03-R5
Issued: 28-Feb-26, valid until: 10 Apr 2026
Plain English: Operators should avoid airspace of Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar, UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia. Exception: southern Saudi and Oman airspace permitted only at FL320 or above (as per this map).
This CZIB is issued based on information currently available to EASA, the European Commission and Member States in order to share information which is considered necessary to ensure the safety of flights over zones of interest and indicate areas of high risk.
On 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel conducted military strikes targeting sites within Iranian territory. In response, Iran has carried out retaliatory attacks.
Given the ongoing military intervention and Iranian strikes, there are additional high risks not only to the airspace of Iran but also to that of neighbouring States hosting U.S. military bases or otherwise affected by the hostilities and associated military activities, including interceptions.
The possession of all-altitude capable air-defence systems, cruise and ballistic missiles and the use of air assets capable to operate at all-altitudes, including interception capability make the entire affected airspace vulnerable to spill-over risks, misidentification, miscalculation and failure of interception procedures.
Iranian retaliatory attacks have, so far, primarily targeted the eastern parts of Saudi Arabia, while the airspace of Oman has, to date, been subject to a relatively limited level of kinetic activity, impacting primarily low and medium flight altitudes. Therefore, varying levels of risk exist across FIR Jeddah and FIR Muscat.
EASA, together with the Commission and Member States, will continue to closely monitor the situation, with a view to assess whether there is an increase or decrease of the risk for EU aircraft operators due to the evolution of the threat and risk situation.
Air operators should:
1. Not operate within the affected airspace at all flight levels and altitudes, with the exception specified in point 2 below.
2. Not operate below FL 320 within the airspace of Saudi Arabia and Oman located South of the segments defined by the following compulsory reporting points, respecting the sequence below:
- OBSOT 295451N373455E
- DANOM 225454N450509E
- KEDON 200516N555850E
- VELOD 234617N573430E
3. Implement a robust monitoring process and up to date risk assessment when intending to operate within the airspace specified in point 2 above.
4. Closely monitor airspace developments in the region and follow all available aeronautical publications concerning the region, including information shared through the European Information Sharing and Cooperation Platform on Conflict Zones, alongside available guidance or direction from their national authorities.
On 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel conducted military strikes targeting sites within Iranian territory. In response, Iran has carried out retaliatory attacks.
Given the ongoing military intervention and Iranian strikes, there are additional high risks not only to the airspace of Iran but also to that of neighbouring States hosting U.S. military bases or otherwise affected by the hostilities and associated military activities, including interceptions.
The possession of all-altitude capable air-defence systems, cruise and ballistic missiles and the use of air assets capable to operate at all-altitudes, including interception capability make the entire affected airspace vulnerable to spill-over risks, misidentification, miscalculation and failure of interception procedures.
Iranian retaliatory attacks have, so far, primarily targeted the eastern parts of Saudi Arabia, while the airspace of Oman has, to date, been subject to a relatively limited level of kinetic activity, impacting primarily low and medium flight altitudes. Therefore, varying levels of risk exist across FIR Jeddah and FIR Muscat.
EASA, together with the Commission and Member States, will continue to closely monitor the situation, with a view to assess whether there is an increase or decrease of the risk for EU aircraft operators due to the evolution of the threat and risk situation.
Air operators should:
1. Not operate within the affected airspace at all flight levels and altitudes, with the exception specified in point 2 below.
2. Not operate below FL 320 within the airspace of Saudi Arabia and Oman located South of the segments defined by the following compulsory reporting points, respecting the sequence below:
- OBSOT 295451N373455E
- DANOM 225454N450509E
- KEDON 200516N555850E
- VELOD 234617N573430E
3. Implement a robust monitoring process and up to date risk assessment when intending to operate within the airspace specified in point 2 above.
4. Closely monitor airspace developments in the region and follow all available aeronautical publications concerning the region, including information shared through the European Information Sharing and Cooperation Platform on Conflict Zones, alongside available guidance or direction from their national authorities.
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: 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.