Oman
Risk Level: Three - Caution
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March 2026: Oman airspace remains open and is now heavily used as part of the main southern bypass routing around the closed central Middle East corridor. Following large-scale US and Israeli strikes on Iran beginning Feb 28 and ongoing Iranian retaliation, regional disruption remains significant. Iran has warned that conflict activity may extend over the Persian Gulf and Oman Sea. The situation remains active and unpredictable.
See OPSGROUP Briefing: Middle East airspace situation - March 2026
The primary risk is spillover of missile or drone activity into Gulf airspace, short-notice airspace restrictions, and reported GNSS interference. Oman forms part of the Egypt - Saudi - Oman southern bypass, which is seeing higher-than-normal traffic levels.
France currently advises its operators not to enter the OOMM/Muscat FIR. EASA’s latest CZIB applies at all altitudes to Oman due to the risk from missiles, air defence systems and interception activity.
Major events:
March 2026: Central Middle East corridor closed following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent Iranian retaliation; Oman becomes key southern bypass route.
June 2025: Israel and Iran exchanged missile strikes, prompting renewed airspace warnings across the Gulf region.
Oct 2024: Israel and Iran carried out missile attacks against each other, leading many operators to avoid airspace between the two countries.
See OPSGROUP Briefing: Middle East airspace situation - March 2026
The primary risk is spillover of missile or drone activity into Gulf airspace, short-notice airspace restrictions, and reported GNSS interference. Oman forms part of the Egypt - Saudi - Oman southern bypass, which is seeing higher-than-normal traffic levels.
France currently advises its operators not to enter the OOMM/Muscat FIR. EASA’s latest CZIB applies at all altitudes to Oman due to the risk from missiles, air defence systems and interception activity.
Major events:
March 2026: Central Middle East corridor closed following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent Iranian retaliation; Oman becomes key southern bypass route.
June 2025: Israel and Iran exchanged missile strikes, prompting renewed airspace warnings across the Gulf region.
Oct 2024: Israel and Iran carried out missile attacks against each other, leading many operators to avoid airspace between the two countries.
Current warnings list :
| Source | Reference | Issued | Valid to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Notam LFFF F0438/26 | 11 Mar 2026 | 18 Mar 2026 |
Source: France
Reference: Notam LFFF F0438/26
Issued: 11-Mar-26, valid until: 18 Mar 2026
Plain English: French operators should not enter the airspace of Oman.
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 OMAN (FIR MUSCAT (OOMM