Jordan
Risk Level: Three - Caution
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July 2026: The US-Iran ceasefire has effectively broken down, with renewed military action and attacks around the Strait of Hormuz. Despite that, Jordan airspace (the OJAC/Amman FIR) remains open and is operating normally.
See OPSGROUP Briefing: Middle East airspace situation - 2026
The primary risk is missile and drone activity linked to regional conflicts. Jordan has previously been affected by missiles and drones crossing its airspace during escalations involving Israel and Iran, and there have been no significant downgrades to recent airspace warnings. EASA's current Information Note advises operators to take the potential risk into account before operating in the OJAC/Amman FIR.
Major events:
July 2026: EASA issued a new Information Note advising operators to take the potential risk into account before operating in the OJAC/Amman FIR following renewed military activity in the Gulf.
Feb-Jul 2026: Jordan remained open throughout the Iran conflict, although missile and drone activity affected several neighbouring countries.
Apr 2024: Jordan temporarily closed its airspace during the Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel.
Oct 2023: Jordan intercepted drones and missiles transiting its airspace during regional escalation.
See OPSGROUP Briefing: Middle East airspace situation - 2026
The primary risk is missile and drone activity linked to regional conflicts. Jordan has previously been affected by missiles and drones crossing its airspace during escalations involving Israel and Iran, and there have been no significant downgrades to recent airspace warnings. EASA's current Information Note advises operators to take the potential risk into account before operating in the OJAC/Amman FIR.
Major events:
July 2026: EASA issued a new Information Note advising operators to take the potential risk into account before operating in the OJAC/Amman FIR following renewed military activity in the Gulf.
Feb-Jul 2026: Jordan remained open throughout the Iran conflict, although missile and drone activity affected several neighbouring countries.
Apr 2024: Jordan temporarily closed its airspace during the Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel.
Oct 2023: Jordan intercepted drones and missiles transiting its airspace during regional escalation.
Current warnings list :
| Source | Reference | Issued | Valid to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Notam LFFF F1813/26 | 02 Sep 2026 | 16 Sep 2026 | |
| EASA | CZIB 2026-08-R1 | 22 Jul 2026 | 30 Sep 2026 |
Source: France
Reference: Notam LFFF F1813/26
Issued: 02-Sep-26, valid until: 16 Sep 2026
Plain English: French operators should not enter the airspace of Jordan.
FRENCH AIR CARRIERS AND CAPTAINS OF AIRCRAFT IN CHARGE OF AIR SERVICES OPERATED BY CARRIERS HOLDING AN OPERATING LICENSE ISSUED BY FRANCE, 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 FRANCE ARE REQUESTED NOT TO PENETRATE INTO THE ENTIRE AIRSPACE OF JORDAN (FIR AMMAN (OJAC)).
Source: EASA
Reference: CZIB 2026-08-R1
Issued: 22-Jul-26, valid until: 30 Sep 2026
Plain English: Exercise caution in Jordan.
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.
Following the military conflict between the United States and Iran, the regional security situation remains volatile, creating additional risks in the airspace of the affected countries.
In July 2026, the security situation deteriorated rapidly, with a sustained increase in kinetic military activity affecting Jordanian airspace. Recurrent Iranian missile attacks, and to a lesser extent drone attacks, against assets located in Jordan, together with the activation of air-defence systems, created an increased risk of misidentification of civil aircraft, as well as risks associated with missile overflights, interception activity and falling debris.
In August 2026, the situation improved significantly, with no kinetic activity observed. Nevertheless, should the regional security environment deteriorate again, Jordanian airspace would once more be exposed to additional risks.
In terms of airspace management, no conflict-related airspace restrictions, route closures or operational advisories have been issued publicly by the Jordanian authorities despite the recent increase in military activity affecting the airspace. Therefore, operators should be prepared to comply with tactical deconfliction in the event of kinetic activity.
A potential for unpredictable military developments, combined with the possible use of missiles, drones, combat aircraft and air-defence systems, create medium level risk to civil flights at all altitudes and flight levels within the affected airspace.
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. Take potential risks into account when operating in the affected airspace;
2. Ensure that an up-do-date risk assessment is in place together with a high level of contingency planning for their operations and be ready for short notice instructions from State authorities.
3. 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.
Following the military conflict between the United States and Iran, the regional security situation remains volatile, creating additional risks in the airspace of the affected countries.
In July 2026, the security situation deteriorated rapidly, with a sustained increase in kinetic military activity affecting Jordanian airspace. Recurrent Iranian missile attacks, and to a lesser extent drone attacks, against assets located in Jordan, together with the activation of air-defence systems, created an increased risk of misidentification of civil aircraft, as well as risks associated with missile overflights, interception activity and falling debris.
In August 2026, the situation improved significantly, with no kinetic activity observed. Nevertheless, should the regional security environment deteriorate again, Jordanian airspace would once more be exposed to additional risks.
In terms of airspace management, no conflict-related airspace restrictions, route closures or operational advisories have been issued publicly by the Jordanian authorities despite the recent increase in military activity affecting the airspace. Therefore, operators should be prepared to comply with tactical deconfliction in the event of kinetic activity.
A potential for unpredictable military developments, combined with the possible use of missiles, drones, combat aircraft and air-defence systems, create medium level risk to civil flights at all altitudes and flight levels within the affected airspace.
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. Take potential risks into account when operating in the affected airspace;
2. Ensure that an up-do-date risk assessment is in place together with a high level of contingency planning for their operations and be ready for short notice instructions from State authorities.
3. 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.