Myanmar
Risk Level: Three - Caution
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Oct 2026: Fighting continues across Myanmar, with recent military airstrikes in Rakhine and a drone attack in September that briefly shut down VYMD/Mandalay.
See OPSGROUP Briefing: What is going on in Myanmar - 2022
The primary risk is fighting and air-defence activity. EASA, Canada and France advise flying at or above FL260. Italy and the UK flag risks below 25,000 ft AGL, while Germany’s warning applies below FL160. France also says to use only VYYY/Yangon as an alternate. GPS interference has been reported in the north.
Major events:
Sep 2026: A resistance group claimed a drone attack on a military air base at VYMD/Mandalay. Flights were briefly suspended.
Feb 2026: A drone damaged a passenger ATR preparing to depart VYMK/Myitkyina. The airport closed temporarily.
Jan 2024: An armed group reportedly shot down a military helicopter in Kachin state, likely with a shoulder-fired missile.
Sep 2023: Resistance groups attacked military sites, including hangars near VYNT/Naypyitaw. GPS jamming was also reported on airway N895.
Apr 2023: An artillery attack temporarily closed VYYY/Yangon.
Sep 2022: A passenger was reportedly hit by gunfire as an ATR approached VYLK/Loikaw.
See OPSGROUP Briefing: What is going on in Myanmar - 2022
The primary risk is fighting and air-defence activity. EASA, Canada and France advise flying at or above FL260. Italy and the UK flag risks below 25,000 ft AGL, while Germany’s warning applies below FL160. France also says to use only VYYY/Yangon as an alternate. GPS interference has been reported in the north.
Major events:
Sep 2026: A resistance group claimed a drone attack on a military air base at VYMD/Mandalay. Flights were briefly suspended.
Feb 2026: A drone damaged a passenger ATR preparing to depart VYMK/Myitkyina. The airport closed temporarily.
Jan 2024: An armed group reportedly shot down a military helicopter in Kachin state, likely with a shoulder-fired missile.
Sep 2023: Resistance groups attacked military sites, including hangars near VYNT/Naypyitaw. GPS jamming was also reported on airway N895.
Apr 2023: An artillery attack temporarily closed VYYY/Yangon.
Sep 2022: A passenger was reportedly hit by gunfire as an ATR approached VYLK/Loikaw.
Current warnings list :
| Source | Reference | Issued | Valid to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | Notam LIRR E2222/26 | 01 Sep 2026 | 29 Nov 2026 | |
| Canada | Notam CZUL H5013/26 | 07 Aug 2026 | 06 Nov 2026 | |
| EASA | Information Note | 30 Jul 2026 | 31 Jan 2027 | |
| France | AIC 011/26 | 29 Jan 2026 | Ongoing | |
| UK | UK AIP ENR 1.1 (1.4.5) | 15 May 2025 | Ongoing | |
| Germany | AIC 03/26 | 23 Nov 2022 | Ongoing |
Source: Italy
Reference: Notam LIRR E2222/26
Issued: 01-Sep-26, valid until: 29 Nov 2026
Plain English: Italian operators should avoid the VYYF/Yangon FIR below 25000 ft AGL.
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 AVOID HEIGHT BELOW 25000FT ABOVE GROUND LEVEL IN YANGON FIR (VYYF) ENSURING ROBUST RISK ASSESSMENT ACCORDING TO EASA SAFETY DIRECTIVES.
Source: Canada
Reference: Notam CZUL H5013/26
Issued: 07-Aug-26, valid until: 06 Nov 2026
Plain English: It's recommended that Candian operators remain at or above FL260 in the VYYF/Yangon FIR due to risk of anti-aircraft weaponry.
AIRSPACE SECURITY WARNING ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT IN RESPONSE TO THE SECURITY SITUATION IN MYANMAR. CANADIAN AIR OPERATORS AND OWNERS OF AIRCRAFT REGISTERED IN CANADA ARE RECOMMENDED TO MAINTAIN A FLIGHT LEVEL AT OR ABOVE FL260 IN FIR YANGON (VYYF) DUE TO THE RISK FROM ANTI-AIRCRAFT WEAPONRY.
Source: EASA
Reference: Information Note
Issued: 30-Jul-26, valid until: 31 Jan 2027
Plain English: Operators should take potential risk into account below FL260 in the airspace of Myanmar.
Information Note on threat and risk situation in the airspace of Myanmar (FIR Yangon - VYYF)
Airspace affected: Airspace above the territory of Myanmar (FIR Yangon – VYYF), below FL 260
Civil air operators are advised to take potential risk into account in their risk assessment and routing decisions.
Airspace affected: Airspace above the territory of Myanmar (FIR Yangon – VYYF), below FL 260
Civil air operators are advised to take potential risk into account in their risk assessment and routing decisions.
Source: France
Reference: AIC 011/26
Issued: 29-Jan-26, valid until: Ongoing
Plain English: French operators should remain at or above FL260 in the Yangon FIR. VYYY/Yangon airport is the only alternate available to be filed.
From 29/01/2026 and until further notice, pilots in command of aircraft performing air services mentioned in paragraph 1.1 are requested:
- to maintain at all times a flight level above or equal to FL260 in the airspace of Myanmar FIR YANGON (VYYF) and
- to identify only Yangon Airport (VYYY) as an alternate aerodrome when planning flights.
- to maintain at all times a flight level above or equal to FL260 in the airspace of Myanmar FIR YANGON (VYYF) and
- to identify only Yangon Airport (VYYY) as an alternate aerodrome when planning flights.
Source: UK
Reference: UK AIP ENR 1.1 (1.4.5)
Issued: 15-May-25, valid until: Ongoing
Plain English: Caution to UK operators for flights below 25,000 ft AGL in the VYYF/Yangon FIR due to potential risks from anti-aircraft weaponry.
Security - Hazardous Situation in Myanmar
UK civil air operators are advised to take potential risk into account when operating below 25,000 FT above ground level (AGL) in FIR YANGON (VYYF). Potential risk from anti-aircraft weaponry.
UK civil air operators are advised to take potential risk into account when operating below 25,000 FT above ground level (AGL) in FIR YANGON (VYYF). Potential risk from anti-aircraft weaponry.
Source: Germany
Reference: AIC 03/26
Issued: 23-Nov-22, valid until: Ongoing
Plain English: Caution to German operators for flights below FL160 due to a potential risk from military ops, surface-to-air fire and anti-aviation weaponry.
Level 1 (Lowest risk).
SECURITY - HAZARDOUS SITUATION IN MYANMAR
Civil German air operators are advised to take potential risk into account in their risk assessment and routing decisions within FIR Yangon (VYYF) below FL160. Potential risk from military operations, surface-to-air fire and anti-aviation weaponry.
SECURITY - HAZARDOUS SITUATION IN MYANMAR
Civil German air operators are advised to take potential risk into account in their risk assessment and routing decisions within FIR Yangon (VYYF) below FL160. Potential risk from military operations, surface-to-air fire and anti-aviation weaponry.