EASA CZIB 2026-03-R1
Airspace of the Middle East and Persian Gulf
Summary
The document titled 'Airspace of the Middle East and Persian Gulf' is a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB) issued by EASA and the European Commission. It addresses the high risks to civil aviation in the airspace of Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia due to recent military strikes and ongoing hostilities. The bulletin applies to all flight levels and altitudes and affects EASA operators and third Country Operators authorized by EASA operating to, from, and within the EU.
What Changed
This CZIB extends the validity of the risk advisory until March 6, 2026, without changes to its content. It supersedes previous CZIBs concerning Iran and neighboring airspace, Lebanon, and Iraq, consolidating the safety information and recommendations for the affected Middle East and Persian Gulf airspace.
Why It Matters
This bulletin is critical for aviation professionals as it highlights the elevated risk of military conflict spill-over, missile threats, and interception errors in the affected airspace, which could endanger civil flights. Operators must be aware of the ongoing threat environment to ensure flight safety and regulatory compliance when planning routes through or near these regions.
What To Do
Air operators should avoid operating within the affected airspace at all altitudes and flight levels until further notice. They must continuously monitor updates from aeronautical publications and the European Information Sharing and Cooperation Platform on Conflict Zones, and follow guidance from their national aviation authorities. Compliance with these recommendations is required until at least March 6, 2026, unless the situation changes earlier.
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