Oman
Risk Level: Three - Caution
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June 2026: The ceasefire has reduced concerns about further missile attacks and sudden airspace closures in the Gulf. Oman airspace (the OOMM/Muscat FIR) remains open and is a key part of the main southern bypass route around the Middle East conflict zone, carrying significant Europe-Asia overflight traffic.
See OPSGROUP Briefing: Middle East airspace situation - 2026
The primary risk is spillover of missile or drone activity from conflicts elsewhere in the region. Oman sits close to the Strait of Hormuz and remains an important link in the Egypt-Saudi-Oman routing used by many operators. There have been no significant downgrades to recent airspace warnings.
Major events:
Feb-June 2026: Oman remained open throughout the Iran conflict and became a key part of the main southern bypass route around the conflict zone.
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 - 2026
The primary risk is spillover of missile or drone activity from conflicts elsewhere in the region. Oman sits close to the Strait of Hormuz and remains an important link in the Egypt-Saudi-Oman routing used by many operators. There have been no significant downgrades to recent airspace warnings.
Major events:
Feb-June 2026: Oman remained open throughout the Iran conflict and became a key part of the main southern bypass route around the conflict zone.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EASA | Information Note | 08 Jul 2026 | 31 Aug 2026 | |
| France | Notam LFFF F1455/26 | 01 Jul 2026 | 26 Aug 2026 |
Source: EASA
Reference: Information Note
Issued: 08-Jul-26, valid until: 31 Aug 2026
Plain English: Exercise caution in Bahrain, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Information Note on the threat and risk situation in the airspace of the Middle East and Persian Gulf
Airspace affected:
All altitudes/flight levels in the airspace of: Bahrain (Bahrain FIR – OBBB), Israel (Tel Aviv FIR – LLLL), Jordan (Amman FIR – OJAC), Kuwait (Kuwait FIR – OKAC), Oman (Muscat FIR – OOMM), Qatar (Doha FIR – OTDF), United Arab Emirates (Emirates FIR – OMAE) and Saudi Arabia (FIR Jeddah - OEJD).
Civil air operators are advised to take potential risk into account in their risk assessment and routing decisions.
Airspace affected:
All altitudes/flight levels in the airspace of: Bahrain (Bahrain FIR – OBBB), Israel (Tel Aviv FIR – LLLL), Jordan (Amman FIR – OJAC), Kuwait (Kuwait FIR – OKAC), Oman (Muscat FIR – OOMM), Qatar (Doha FIR – OTDF), United Arab Emirates (Emirates FIR – OMAE) and Saudi Arabia (FIR Jeddah - OEJD).
Civil air operators are advised to take potential risk into account in their risk assessment and routing decisions.
Source: France
Reference: Notam LFFF F1455/26
Issued: 01-Jul-26, valid until: 26 Aug 2026
Plain English: French operators are advised to exercise great caution and carry out a robust risk assessment before operating in Muscat FIR (OOMM).
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 TO EXERCISE GREAT CAUTION WHEN OPERATING INTO THE AIRSPACE OF OMAN (FIR MUSCAT (OOMM)). THE AIR OPERATOR MUST CARRY OUT A ROBUST RISK ASSESSMENT TO ENSURE THAT THE FLIGHT CAN BE CONDUCTED UNDER SATISFACTORY SAFETY AND SECURITY CONDITIONS BEFORE ENTERING THIS AIRSPACE OF OMAN.