EASA CZIB CZIB-2017-08R18
Airspace of Afghanistan
Summary
The document titled 'Airspace of Afghanistan' is a safety advisory concerning the Kabul Flight Information Region (FIR OAKX) and the entire Afghanistan airspace. It highlights a high risk to civil aviation operations below flight level 320 due to ongoing security threats from extremist non-state actors and limited Air Traffic Service capabilities. This advisory applies broadly to all civil aircraft operating in the affected airspace.
What Changed
This document extends the validity of the existing Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB) until 31 July 2026 without any changes to its content. It maintains the previous safety recommendations and risk assessments related to the Afghanistan airspace.
Why It Matters
The advisory is critical for aviation professionals because it identifies a persistent high-risk environment for flights below FL320 in Afghanistan, impacting flight planning and operational safety. Operators must consider these risks to ensure compliance with safety regulations and to protect passengers and crew from potential hostile actions and limited air traffic control services.
What To Do
Air operators should avoid conducting flights below FL320 over the Kabul FIR (OAKX) and continuously monitor updates from Afghan and neighboring states' aviation authorities. They must also follow guidance issued through the European Information Sharing and Cooperation Platform on Conflict Zones and comply with any national authority instructions. The advisory remains valid until 31 July 2026 unless reviewed earlier.
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