Israel
Risk Level: Two - Danger exists
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June 2026: The ceasefire has reduced concerns about further missile attacks and sudden airspace closures in the region. Israeli airspace (the LLLL/Tel Aviv FIR) is open again, but the security situation remains volatile and many international airlines continue to avoid Israel despite some returning.
See OPSGROUP Briefing: Middle East airspace situation - 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 the Houthis in Yemen. Several states continue to maintain airspace warnings covering Israel, and there have been no significant downgrades to recent advisories.
Major events:
Feb-June 2026: Israeli airspace closed and reopened several times during the Iran conflict 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 - 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 the Houthis in Yemen. Several states continue to maintain airspace warnings covering Israel, and there have been no significant downgrades to recent advisories.
Major events:
Feb-June 2026: Israeli airspace closed and reopened several times during the Iran conflict 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 | Information Note | 08 Jul 2026 | 31 Aug 2026 | |
| Russia | Notam UUUU U0761/26 | 16 Jun 2026 | 16 Jul 2026 | |
| Italy | Notam LIRR E1448/26 | 08 Jun 2026 | 05 Sep 2026 | |
| Canada | AIC 17/26 | 10 Oct 2023 | Ongoing |
Source: EASA
Reference: Information Note
Issued: 08-Jul-26, valid until: 31 Aug 2026
Plain English: Exercise caution in Bahrain, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Information Note on the threat and risk situation in the airspace of the Middle East and Persian Gulf
Airspace affected:
All altitudes/flight levels in the airspace of: Bahrain (Bahrain FIR – OBBB), Israel (Tel Aviv FIR – LLLL), Jordan (Amman FIR – OJAC), Kuwait (Kuwait FIR – OKAC), Oman (Muscat FIR – OOMM), Qatar (Doha FIR – OTDF), United Arab Emirates (Emirates FIR – OMAE) and Saudi Arabia (FIR Jeddah - OEJD).
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: Bahrain (Bahrain FIR – OBBB), Israel (Tel Aviv FIR – LLLL), Jordan (Amman FIR – OJAC), Kuwait (Kuwait FIR – OKAC), Oman (Muscat FIR – OOMM), Qatar (Doha FIR – OTDF), United Arab Emirates (Emirates FIR – OMAE) and Saudi Arabia (FIR Jeddah - OEJD).
Civil air operators are advised to take potential risk into account in their risk assessment and routing decisions.
Source: Russia
Reference: Notam UUUU U0761/26
Issued: 16-Jun-26, valid until: 16 Jul 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.
U0761/26 NOTAMR U0650/26
Q)UUWV/QOAXX/IV/BO/A/000/999/5535N03716E005
A)UUUU B)2606160528 C)2607162359
E)ATTENTION AIR OPERATORS OF RUSSIAN FEDERATION: DUE TO REMAINING THREAT TO CIVIL AVIATION FLT SAFETY RESTRICTIONS ON NIGHT-TIME DEPARTURES FROM AIRPORTS OF RUSSIAN FEDERATION TO AIRPORTS OF STATE OF ISRAEL EFFECTIVE 2200-0400 UTC ARE IMPOSED BY FEDERAL AIR TRANSPORT AGENCY OF RUSSIAN FEDERATION. AIRLINES SHALL MAKE DECISIONS ON PERFORMING FLIGHTS TO STATE OF ISRAEL IN DAY-TIME BASED ON RISK ASSESSMENT, INCLUDING RECOMMENDATIONS PUBLISHED IN RISK ASSESSMENT MANUAL FOR CIVIL ACFT OPERATIONS OVER OR NEAR CONFLICT ZONES (ICAO DOC 10084 SECOND EDITION, 2018).
Q)UUWV/QOAXX/IV/BO/A/000/999/5535N03716E005
A)UUUU B)2606160528 C)2607162359
E)ATTENTION AIR OPERATORS OF RUSSIAN FEDERATION: DUE TO REMAINING THREAT TO CIVIL AVIATION FLT SAFETY RESTRICTIONS ON NIGHT-TIME DEPARTURES FROM AIRPORTS OF RUSSIAN FEDERATION TO AIRPORTS OF STATE OF ISRAEL EFFECTIVE 2200-0400 UTC ARE IMPOSED BY FEDERAL AIR TRANSPORT AGENCY OF RUSSIAN FEDERATION. AIRLINES SHALL MAKE DECISIONS ON PERFORMING FLIGHTS TO STATE OF ISRAEL IN DAY-TIME BASED ON RISK ASSESSMENT, INCLUDING RECOMMENDATIONS PUBLISHED IN RISK ASSESSMENT MANUAL FOR CIVIL ACFT OPERATIONS OVER OR NEAR CONFLICT ZONES (ICAO DOC 10084 SECOND EDITION, 2018).
Source: Italy
Reference: Notam LIRR E1448/26
Issued: 08-Jun-26, valid until: 05 Sep 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.