United Arab Emirates
Risk Level: Three - Caution
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March 2026: UAE airspace partially reopened following large-scale US and Israeli strikes on Iranian military targets beginning Feb 28 and subsequent Iranian retaliation across the region. The central Middle East corridor remains closed, and access to the OMAE/Emirates FIR is tightly restricted.
See OPSGROUP Briefing: Middle East airspace situation - March 2026
The primary risk is missile and drone activity linked to the Iran conflict, as well as defensive air defence activity. Debris from intercepted drones has already fallen in Abu Dhabi during the current escalation. GNSS interference including possible spoofing and jamming has also been reported across the FIR.
Major events:
March 2026: UAE airspace partially reopened under strict waypoint corridors following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Iranian retaliation across the region.
March 2026: Debris from intercepted drones fell in Abu Dhabi causing injuries and damage.
Feb 2022: Multiple Houthi drone and missile attacks targeting Abu Dhabi.
See OPSGROUP Briefing: Middle East airspace situation - March 2026
The primary risk is missile and drone activity linked to the Iran conflict, as well as defensive air defence activity. Debris from intercepted drones has already fallen in Abu Dhabi during the current escalation. GNSS interference including possible spoofing and jamming has also been reported across the FIR.
Major events:
March 2026: UAE airspace partially reopened under strict waypoint corridors following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Iranian retaliation across the region.
March 2026: Debris from intercepted drones fell in Abu Dhabi causing injuries and damage.
Feb 2022: Multiple Houthi drone and missile attacks targeting Abu Dhabi.
Current warnings list :
| Source | Reference | Issued | Valid to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Notam LFFF F0436/26 | 11 Mar 2026 | 18 Mar 2026 |
Source: France
Reference: Notam LFFF F0436/26
Issued: 11-Mar-26, valid until: 18 Mar 2026
Plain English: French operators should not enter the airspace of UAE.
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 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (FIR EMIRATES (OMAE