Lebanon
Risk Level: One - Do Not Fly
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March 2026: Lebanese airspace remains open following large-scale US and Israeli strikes on Iranian military targets beginning Feb 28 and subsequent Iranian retaliation across the region. Lebanon sits close to the Israel conflict zone, and the situation across the region remains volatile.
See OPSGROUP Briefing: Middle East airspace situation - March 2026
The primary risk is military activity linked to the Israel - Hezbollah conflict and the wider Iran escalation, including missile and drone activity and potential air defence responses. Lebanon also continues to experience GNSS jamming and spoofing, which can affect aircraft navigation in the OLBB/Beirut FIR.
Several states maintain long-standing warnings advising operators to avoid Lebanese airspace due to the risk from military operations and anti-aviation weaponry. Some allow limited operations to OLBA/Beirut provided arrivals and departures remain over the Mediterranean Sea.

Major events:
March 2026: Regional escalation following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, with missile and drone activity affecting multiple countries across the Middle East.
Oct 2024: Israel launched a ground operation against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
Sep 2024: EASA recommended against flights in the airspace of Israel and Lebanon.
Nov 2023 - ongoing: GNSS spoofing reported in the OLBB/Beirut FIR.
See OPSGROUP Briefing: Middle East airspace situation - March 2026
The primary risk is military activity linked to the Israel - Hezbollah conflict and the wider Iran escalation, including missile and drone activity and potential air defence responses. Lebanon also continues to experience GNSS jamming and spoofing, which can affect aircraft navigation in the OLBB/Beirut FIR.
Several states maintain long-standing warnings advising operators to avoid Lebanese airspace due to the risk from military operations and anti-aviation weaponry. Some allow limited operations to OLBA/Beirut provided arrivals and departures remain over the Mediterranean Sea.

Major events:
March 2026: Regional escalation following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, with missile and drone activity affecting multiple countries across the Middle East.
Oct 2024: Israel launched a ground operation against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
Sep 2024: EASA recommended against flights in the airspace of Israel and Lebanon.
Nov 2023 - ongoing: GNSS spoofing reported in the OLBB/Beirut FIR.
Current warnings list :
| Source | Reference | Issued | Valid to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Notam LFFF F0483/26 | 18 Mar 2026 | 28 Mar 2026 | |
| Germany | Notam EDWW B0112/26 | 02 Mar 2026 | 03 Apr 2026 | |
| EASA | CZIB 2026-03-R4 | 28 Feb 2026 | 27 Mar 2026 | |
| Italy | Notam LIRR E2882/25 | 16 Dec 2025 | 15 Mar 2026 | |
| UK | Notam EGTT V0042/25 | 15 Dec 2025 | 13 Mar 2026 | |
| Lebanon | Notam OLBB A0276/25 | 13 Nov 2025 | 13 Feb 2026 | |
| Canada | AIC 21/25 | 01 Aug 2024 | Ongoing | |
| USA | FAA Information Note Syria/Israel | 23 Apr 2021 | Ongoing | |
| USA | Notam KICZ A0009/18 | 14 Apr 2018 | Ongoing |
Source: France
Reference: Notam LFFF F0483/26
Issued: 18-Mar-26, valid until: 28 Mar 2026
Plain English: French operators should not enter the airspace of Lebanon.
F0483/26 NOTAMR F0437/26
Q) LFXX/QXXXX/I /BO /E /000/999/4412N00040E460
A) LFBB LFEE LFFF LFMM LFRR B) 2603181736 C) 2603272359
E) 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 LEBANON (FIR BEIRUT (OLBB)).
Q) LFXX/QXXXX/I /BO /E /000/999/4412N00040E460
A) LFBB LFEE LFFF LFMM LFRR B) 2603181736 C) 2603272359
E) 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 LEBANON (FIR BEIRUT (OLBB)).
Source: Germany
Reference: Notam EDWW B0112/26
Issued: 02-Mar-26, valid until: 03 Apr 2026
Plain English: German operator should not enter the airspace of Lebanon.
B0112/26 NOTAMN
Q) EDXX/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E /000/999/5123N01019E262
A) EDGG EDMM EDWW B) 2603021428 C) 2604022359
E) SECURITY - HAZARDOUS SITUATION IN LEBANON CIVIL GERMAN AIR OPERATORS ARE RECOMMENDED NOT TO ENTER FIR BEIRUT. POTENTIAL RISK FROM ANTI-AVIATION WEAPONRY, MILITARY OPERATIONS AND ARMED CONFLICTS.
Q) EDXX/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E /000/999/5123N01019E262
A) EDGG EDMM EDWW B) 2603021428 C) 2604022359
E) SECURITY - HAZARDOUS SITUATION IN LEBANON CIVIL GERMAN AIR OPERATORS ARE RECOMMENDED NOT TO ENTER FIR BEIRUT. POTENTIAL RISK FROM ANTI-AVIATION WEAPONRY, MILITARY OPERATIONS AND ARMED CONFLICTS.
Source: EASA
Reference: CZIB 2026-03-R4
Issued: 28-Feb-26, valid until: 27 Mar 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 E2882/25
Issued: 16-Dec-25, valid until: 15 Mar 2026
Plain English: Italian operators should not enter the OLBB/Beirut FIR.
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 OPERATE WITHIN AIRSPACE OF LEBANON FIR BEIRUT (OLBB) ACCORDING TO EASA SAFETY DIRECTIVES ENSURING A ROBUST RISK ASSESSMENT.
Source: UK
Reference: Notam EGTT V0042/25
Issued: 15-Dec-25, valid until: 13 Mar 2026
Plain English: UK operators should avoid the airspace of Lebanon due to military activity. Exception only for OLBA/Beirut arrivals and departures routed entirely over the Mediterranean Sea.
V0042/25 NOTAMR V0031/25
Q) EGXX/QROXX/IV/NBO/W /000/999/5218N01451W999
A) EGTT EGGX EGPX B) 2512151351 C) 2603131200
E) SECURITY - HAZARDOUS SITUATION IN LEBANON. UK REGISTERED AIR OPERATORS ARE RECOMMENDED NOT TO ENTER FIR BEIRUT (OLBB), EXCEPT FOR OPERATIONS TO/FROM OLBA WHICH COMMENCE ARRIVAL AND COMPLETE DEPARTURE OVER THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA. POTENTIAL RISK FROM HEIGHTENED MILITARY ACTIVITY. AR-2025-7732/02.
F) SFC G) UNL
Q) EGXX/QROXX/IV/NBO/W /000/999/5218N01451W999
A) EGTT EGGX EGPX B) 2512151351 C) 2603131200
E) SECURITY - HAZARDOUS SITUATION IN LEBANON. UK REGISTERED AIR OPERATORS ARE RECOMMENDED NOT TO ENTER FIR BEIRUT (OLBB), EXCEPT FOR OPERATIONS TO/FROM OLBA WHICH COMMENCE ARRIVAL AND COMPLETE DEPARTURE OVER THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA. POTENTIAL RISK FROM HEIGHTENED MILITARY ACTIVITY. AR-2025-7732/02.
F) SFC G) UNL
Source: Lebanon
Reference: Notam OLBB A0276/25
Issued: 13-Nov-25, valid until: 13 Feb 2026
Plain English: Warning of GPS jamming and spoofing in the OLBB/Beirut FIR, pilots should stick to conventional ATS routes.
AIRCRAFT FLYING BEIRUT FIR SHALL BE AWARE OF POSSIBLE LOSS OF GPS/GNSS SIGNAL,AND DUE TO CURRENT SECURITY REASONS PREVAILED IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AREA,THERE HAS BEEN AN INCREASE IN JAMMING AND/OR SPOOFING OF GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATTELITE SYSTEMS (GNSS).
LEB ANS SET IN PLACE, CONTINGENCY PLAN ,INCLUDING PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED IN CASE OF LARGE SCALE GNSS JAMMING AND/OR SPOOFING EVENTS BASED ON:
-CONVENTIONAL ATS ROUTES,STARS AND APPROACH PROCEDURES (REF TO GROUND NAVAIDS) ARE CURRENTLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
-RNAV(GNSS) STARS AND RNP APPROACH PROCEDURES STILL POSSIBLE TO BE FOLLOWED IF PILOT REQUESTED AND UNDER HIS OWN DISCRETION.
LEB ANS SET IN PLACE, CONTINGENCY PLAN ,INCLUDING PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED IN CASE OF LARGE SCALE GNSS JAMMING AND/OR SPOOFING EVENTS BASED ON:
-CONVENTIONAL ATS ROUTES,STARS AND APPROACH PROCEDURES (REF TO GROUND NAVAIDS) ARE CURRENTLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
-RNAV(GNSS) STARS AND RNP APPROACH PROCEDURES STILL POSSIBLE TO BE FOLLOWED IF PILOT REQUESTED AND UNDER HIS OWN DISCRETION.
Source: Canada
Reference: AIC 21/25
Issued: 01-Aug-24, valid until: Ongoing
Plain English: Canadian operators should not enter the OLBB/Beirut FIR due to potential risk from military activity.
Level 2 (Recommendation)
SECURITY HAZARDOUS SITUATION IN LEBANON. Canadian Air Operators and owners of aircraft registered in Canada are recommended not to enter FIR Beirut (OLBB). Potential risk to aviation from military activity.
SECURITY HAZARDOUS SITUATION IN LEBANON. Canadian Air Operators and owners of aircraft registered in Canada are recommended not to enter FIR Beirut (OLBB). Potential risk to aviation from military activity.
Source: USA
Reference: FAA Information Note Syria/Israel
Issued: 23-Apr-21, valid until: Ongoing
Plain English: An errant surface-to-air missile fired by Syrian air defences missed its target and landed in Israel on 22 Apr 2021. Syria is actively using long range anti-aircraft weaponry which poses a risk to civil aircraft in the region. While US operators are banned from the OSTT/Damascus FIR, the FAA warns the threat is extended to adjacent FIRs in the Eastern Mediterranean region including the LLLL/Tel Aviv, OJAC/Amman, OLBB/Beirut and LCCC/Nicosia FIRs. Use caution if operating in the area.
Title: FAA Information Note - Syria/Israel - Errant surface to air missile impacts near Israeli critical infrastructure.
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Source: USA
Reference: Notam KICZ A0009/18
Issued: 14-Apr-18, valid until: Ongoing
Plain English: Exercise caution within 200nm of the Damascus FIR due to military activity. Possibility of GPS interference, communication jamming, and long-range surface to air missiles in the area.
SECURITY..UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ADVISORY FOR AIRSPACE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO DAMASCUS FLIGHT INFORMATION REGION (OSTT FIR).
THOSE PERSONS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH A BELOW ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN OPERATING IN THE AIRSPACE WITHIN 200 NAUTICAL MILES OFTHE DAMASCUS FLIGHT INFORMATION REGION (OSTT FIR) DUE TO HEIGHTENED MILITARY ACTIVITY IN OR AROUND SYRIA. THIS MILITARY ACTIVITY MIGHT INCLUDE GPS INTERFERENCE, COMMUNICATIONS JAMMING, AND POSSIBLE ERRANT LONG-RANGE SURFACE-TO-AIR MISSILES ORIGINATING FROM SYRIAN TERRITORY, WITHIN THE OSTT FIR, AND STRAYING INTO ADJACENT AIRSPACE,THAT COULD POSE AN INADVERTENT RISK TO U.S. CIVIL AVIATION OPERATING IN THIS REGION. TITLE 14, CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, SECTION 91.1609, SPECIAL FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATION NO. 114 PROHIBITION AGAINST CERTAIN FLIGHTS IN THE DAMASCUS FIR REMAINS IN EFFECT.
A. APPLICABILITY. THIS NOTAM APPLIES TO: ALL U.S. AIR CARRIERS AND COMMERCIAL OPERATORS; ALL PERSONS EXERCISING THE PRIVILEGES OF AN AIRMAN CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE FAA, EXCEPT SUCH PERSONS OPERATING U.S.-REGISTERED AIRCRAFT FOR A FOREIGN AIR CARRIER; AND ALL OPERATORS OF AIRCRAFT REGISTERED IN THE UNITED STATES, EXCEPT WHERE THE OPERATOR OF SUCH AIRCRAFT IS A FOREIGN AIR CARRIER.
B. PLANNING. THOSE PERSONS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH A PLANNING TO OPERATE WITHIN 200 NAUTICAL MILES OF THE OSTT FIR SHOULD EXERCISE CAUTION AND MUST REVIEW CURRENT SECURITY/THREAT INFORMATION AND NOTAMS AND COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE FAA REGULATIONS, OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS, MANAGEMENT SPECIFICATIONS, AND LETTERS OF AUTHORIZATION, INCLUDING UPDATING B450.
C. OPERATIONS. EXERCISE CAUTION DURING FLIGHT OPERATIONS IN THE ABOVE NAMED AREA DUE TO HEIGHTENED MILITARY ACTIVITY IN OR AROUND SYRIA AND THE POTENTIAL RISK TO U.S. CIVIL AVIATION IN THE REGION.THOSE PERSONS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH A MUST REPORT ANY SAFETY/SECURITY INCIDENTS TO THE FAA AT ASH-AXE-CITE-WATCH@FAA.GOVOR +1 202-267-3333 OR 1-844-412-1794.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AT: https://www.faa.gov/AIR_TRAFFIC/PUBLICATIONS/US_RESTRICTIONS/
THOSE PERSONS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH A BELOW ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN OPERATING IN THE AIRSPACE WITHIN 200 NAUTICAL MILES OFTHE DAMASCUS FLIGHT INFORMATION REGION (OSTT FIR) DUE TO HEIGHTENED MILITARY ACTIVITY IN OR AROUND SYRIA. THIS MILITARY ACTIVITY MIGHT INCLUDE GPS INTERFERENCE, COMMUNICATIONS JAMMING, AND POSSIBLE ERRANT LONG-RANGE SURFACE-TO-AIR MISSILES ORIGINATING FROM SYRIAN TERRITORY, WITHIN THE OSTT FIR, AND STRAYING INTO ADJACENT AIRSPACE,THAT COULD POSE AN INADVERTENT RISK TO U.S. CIVIL AVIATION OPERATING IN THIS REGION. TITLE 14, CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, SECTION 91.1609, SPECIAL FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATION NO. 114 PROHIBITION AGAINST CERTAIN FLIGHTS IN THE DAMASCUS FIR REMAINS IN EFFECT.
A. APPLICABILITY. THIS NOTAM APPLIES TO: ALL U.S. AIR CARRIERS AND COMMERCIAL OPERATORS; ALL PERSONS EXERCISING THE PRIVILEGES OF AN AIRMAN CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE FAA, EXCEPT SUCH PERSONS OPERATING U.S.-REGISTERED AIRCRAFT FOR A FOREIGN AIR CARRIER; AND ALL OPERATORS OF AIRCRAFT REGISTERED IN THE UNITED STATES, EXCEPT WHERE THE OPERATOR OF SUCH AIRCRAFT IS A FOREIGN AIR CARRIER.
B. PLANNING. THOSE PERSONS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH A PLANNING TO OPERATE WITHIN 200 NAUTICAL MILES OF THE OSTT FIR SHOULD EXERCISE CAUTION AND MUST REVIEW CURRENT SECURITY/THREAT INFORMATION AND NOTAMS AND COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE FAA REGULATIONS, OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS, MANAGEMENT SPECIFICATIONS, AND LETTERS OF AUTHORIZATION, INCLUDING UPDATING B450.
C. OPERATIONS. EXERCISE CAUTION DURING FLIGHT OPERATIONS IN THE ABOVE NAMED AREA DUE TO HEIGHTENED MILITARY ACTIVITY IN OR AROUND SYRIA AND THE POTENTIAL RISK TO U.S. CIVIL AVIATION IN THE REGION.THOSE PERSONS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH A MUST REPORT ANY SAFETY/SECURITY INCIDENTS TO THE FAA AT ASH-AXE-CITE-WATCH@FAA.GOVOR +1 202-267-3333 OR 1-844-412-1794.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AT: https://www.faa.gov/AIR_TRAFFIC/PUBLICATIONS/US_RESTRICTIONS/
