EASA CZIB CZIB-2018-02R20
Airspace of Pakistan – Baluchistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces
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 below FL 260 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 cross-border military activities and territorial disputes. The bulletin applies to EASA-regulated air operators and third country operators authorized by EASA conducting flights to and from the EU in the affected airspace.
What Changed
This bulletin extends the validity of the safety information until 31 July 2026 and updates the description of the security situation without changing the operational recommendations. It continues to emphasize the high risk to civil aviation below FL 260 in the specified airspace due to ongoing security threats and military activities.
Why It Matters
This information is critical for aviation professionals as it identifies a high-risk environment that could affect flight safety and operational planning. Operators must be aware of the potential for misidentification and hostile actions in the affected airspace, which could lead to serious incidents. Compliance teams need to ensure adherence to the operational restrictions to mitigate risks and maintain regulatory compliance.
What To Do
Affected air operators should avoid operating below FL 260 in the FIR Karachi and FIR Lahore airspace over Baluchistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. They must continuously monitor updates from Pakistani and neighboring states' aviation authorities and follow guidance from their national authorities and the European Information Sharing and Cooperation Platform on Conflict Zones. The extended validity requires ongoing vigilance until at least 31 July 2026.
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