Oman
Risk Level: Three - Caution
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July 2026: The US-Iran ceasefire has effectively broken down, with renewed military action and attacks around the Strait of Hormuz. Despite that, 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. EASA's current CZIB advises operators not to operate over the waters of the Gulf of Oman within the OOMM/Muscat FIR west of 58°E.
Major events:
July 2026: EASA issued a new CZIB advising operators not to operate over the waters of the Gulf of Oman within the OOMM/Muscat FIR west of 58°E.
Feb-Jul 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. EASA's current CZIB advises operators not to operate over the waters of the Gulf of Oman within the OOMM/Muscat FIR west of 58°E.
Major events:
July 2026: EASA issued a new CZIB advising operators not to operate over the waters of the Gulf of Oman within the OOMM/Muscat FIR west of 58°E.
Feb-Jul 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 | 14 Jul 2026 | 31 Aug 2026 | |
| EASA | CZIB 2026-07R1 | 14 Jul 2026 | 31 Aug 2026 | |
| France | Notam LFFF F1455/26 | 01 Jul 2026 | 26 Aug 2026 |
Source: EASA
Reference: Information Note
Issued: 14-Jul-26, valid until: 31 Aug 2026
Plain English: Exercise caution in Israel, Jordan, Oman 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: Israel (Tel Aviv FIR – LLLL), Jordan (Amman FIR – OJAC), Oman (Muscat FIR – OOMM) 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: Israel (Tel Aviv FIR – LLLL), Jordan (Amman FIR – OJAC), Oman (Muscat FIR – OOMM) 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: EASA
Reference: CZIB 2026-07R1
Issued: 14-Jul-26, valid until: 31 Aug 2026
Plain English: Exercise caution in Bahrain, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, UAE and Saudi Arabia.
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.
Following the military conflict between the United States and Iran, a temporary ceasefire was initially announced on 8 April 2026 and remained in effect until 17 June 2026, when both parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding extending it for a further 60 days. However, its implementation has been subject to recurrent and significant violations, creating again, a high level of risk across the Gulf region.
Iranian efforts to maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz, recurrent attacks against commercial vessels, and related US military actions create high risks for the airspace of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, as well as for the airspace over the waters in the Gulf of Oman west of longitude 58°E.
The presence of major US military facilities in the region increases the likelihood that the States covered by this CZIB may be directly exposed to Iranian missile and drone attacks. The surrounding maritime airspace may also be affected by missile or drone overflights, interception activity, falling debris and the wider consequences of regional military escalation.
The heightened readiness and activation of national and US air-defence systems increase the risk of misidentification, unintended engagement and collateral effects affecting civil aircraft. Military activity may occur with little or no warning in confined airspace, significantly reducing the time available to aircraft operators and air navigation service providers to mitigate exposure through tactical rerouting or timely airspace management measures.
Regional authorities have implemented temporary airspace closures and restrictions at different stages of the conflict. However, the unpredictable nature and rapid evolution of military activity may challenge the timely and effective implementation of such measures.
Unpredictable military developments, combined with the possible use of missiles, drones, combat aircraft and air-defence systems, create a high risk to civil flights at all altitudes and flight levels within the concerned airspace.
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.
Recommendation(s)
Air operators should:
1. Not operate within the airspace of Bahrain (Bahrain FIR – OBBB), Kuwait (Kuwait FIR – OKAC), Qatar (Doha FIR – OTDF), the United Arab Emirates (Emirates FIR – OMAE), and the airspace over the waters of the Gulf of Oman within the FIR Muscat (OOMM) west of longitude 58°E, at all altitudes and flight levels;
2. 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.
Following the military conflict between the United States and Iran, a temporary ceasefire was initially announced on 8 April 2026 and remained in effect until 17 June 2026, when both parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding extending it for a further 60 days. However, its implementation has been subject to recurrent and significant violations, creating again, a high level of risk across the Gulf region.
Iranian efforts to maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz, recurrent attacks against commercial vessels, and related US military actions create high risks for the airspace of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, as well as for the airspace over the waters in the Gulf of Oman west of longitude 58°E.
The presence of major US military facilities in the region increases the likelihood that the States covered by this CZIB may be directly exposed to Iranian missile and drone attacks. The surrounding maritime airspace may also be affected by missile or drone overflights, interception activity, falling debris and the wider consequences of regional military escalation.
The heightened readiness and activation of national and US air-defence systems increase the risk of misidentification, unintended engagement and collateral effects affecting civil aircraft. Military activity may occur with little or no warning in confined airspace, significantly reducing the time available to aircraft operators and air navigation service providers to mitigate exposure through tactical rerouting or timely airspace management measures.
Regional authorities have implemented temporary airspace closures and restrictions at different stages of the conflict. However, the unpredictable nature and rapid evolution of military activity may challenge the timely and effective implementation of such measures.
Unpredictable military developments, combined with the possible use of missiles, drones, combat aircraft and air-defence systems, create a high risk to civil flights at all altitudes and flight levels within the concerned airspace.
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.
Recommendation(s)
Air operators should:
1. Not operate within the airspace of Bahrain (Bahrain FIR – OBBB), Kuwait (Kuwait FIR – OKAC), Qatar (Doha FIR – OTDF), the United Arab Emirates (Emirates FIR – OMAE), and the airspace over the waters of the Gulf of Oman within the FIR Muscat (OOMM) west of longitude 58°E, at all altitudes and flight levels;
2. 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: 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.