Airspace of Pakistan – Baluchistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces
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What to do
Affected air operators should avoid operating below flight level 260 in the specified airspace over Baluchistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. They must continuously monitor updates from Pakistani and neighboring states' aviation authorities and follow guidance from the European Information Sharing and Cooperation Platform on Conflict Zones. Compliance with these recommendations is required until at least 31 January 2027 unless further reviewed.
Summary
The document titled Airspace of Pakistan – Baluchistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces is a safety information bulletin addressing the high risk to civil aviation operations in the FIR Karachi (OPKR) and FIR Lahore (OPLR) airspace over these provinces. It highlights threats from violent non-state actor groups equipped with anti-aviation weapons and the risks posed by military activities near the Afghanistan border and the Kashmir region. The bulletin applies to air operators subject to Commission Regulation (EU) 965/2012 and third country operators authorized by EASA conducting operations to and from the EU.
What changed
This document extends the validity of the existing safety information bulletin until 31 January 2027 without any changes to its content. It continues to emphasize the high risk to operations below flight level 260 in the specified airspace due to security threats and military activities.
Why it matters
This bulletin is critical for aviation professionals as it identifies a high-risk environment for civil aviation in parts of Pakistan, which could impact flight safety and operational planning. Operators must consider these risks to avoid potential threats from MANPADS and military misidentification, ensuring compliance with EU regulations and maintaining safety standards.
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