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.

In the context of the military conflict in the Middle East, which began on 28 February 2026 with U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran, tensions have expanded across the region, including Israeli attacks on targets within Lebanese territory and Hezbollah operations against Israel.

Although a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, initially agreed on 16 April 2026 and subsequently extended on 23 April and 19 June 2026, has contributed to an overall reduction in the intensity of military operations, recurrent violations have been observed, primarily in southern Lebanon where military operations have continued until recently. These have also included Israeli airstrikes targeting locations deeper within Lebanese territory, also impacting the Beirut metropolitan area. On 26 June 2026, Israel, Lebanon and the United States signed a Trilateral Framework Agreement, marking a further step towards consolidating the ceasefire, although its long-term implementation remains uncertain.

In terms of airspace management, the State concerned has not demonstrated capability to address existing airspace risks by implementing an efficient and proactive approach to the airspace deconfliction. As a result, there are limited mitigating factors, on which air operators can rely at present.

Given the overall volatility of the situation, the recurrence of military activity affecting the airspace of Lebanon and the limited actions in terms of risk management of the State concerned, there is high risk to civil aircraft at all altitudes and flight levels.

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:
Not operate within the airspace of Lebanon, FIR Beirut (OLBB), at all altitudes and flight levels;
Closely monitor airspace developments in the region and follow all available aeronautical publications, in particular airspace closures or restrictions issued by State authorities, alongside available guidance or direction from their national authorities including information shared through the European Information Sharing and Cooperation Platform on Conflict Zones.

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)).

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.

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.

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.

SECURITY - HAZARDOUS SITUATION IN LEBANON. UK REGISTERED AIR OPERATORS ARE RECOMMENDED NOT TO ENTER FIR BEIRUT (OLBB). POTENTIAL RISK FROM HEIGHTENED MILITARY ACTIVITY. FOR MORE INFO CONTACT UK DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT 02070 826639 OR 02079 443111 OUT OF HOURS. AR-2026-3194/01.

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.

Title: FAA Information Note - Syria/Israel - Errant surface to air missile impacts near Israeli critical infrastructure.

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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.

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