2026-03-03 10:27
Updated checklist of airspace closures and restrictions
The scenario within the area is unstable and we anticipate airspace closures to be prolonged upon expiry. Jordan has determined to shut their airspace throughout nighttime solely. The United Arab Emirates has revealed a NOTAM for its airspace, defining it as partially closed. Meanwhile, the earlier NOTAMs referencing so-called Emergency Security Control of Air Traffic (ESCAT) zones, stay in place. The latter seems to provide native authorities flexibility and open up for airspace availability with brief discover.
Oman (OOMM) airspace stays open.
- Saudi Arabia (OEJD) — Partial closure affecting space bordering Iraq and the Persian Gulf — Expires 2200 UTC | 3 March
- Iran (OIIX) — Total closure — Expires 0830 UTC | 7 March
- Iraq (ORBB) — Total closure — Expires 0900 UTC | 4 March
- Qatar (OTDF) — Total closure — Expires 1600 UTC | 3 March
- Bahrain (OBBB) — Total closure — Expires 1600 UTC | 3 March
- Kuwait (OKAC) — Total closure — Expires 1600 UTC | 3 March
- Syria (OSTT) — Total closure — Expires 2100 UTC | 3 March
- United Arab Emirates (OMAE) — Partially closed — Expires 1200 UTC | 4 March
- Israel (LLLL) — Total closure — Expires 1000 UTC | 6 March
- Jordan (OJAC) — Closed every day from 1500 to 0600 — Expires 0600 UTC | 5 March
2026-03-03 01:00
Flights to Riyadh paused after drone strike targets metropolis
Flights to Riyadh had been paused early Tuesday morning after a number of drone strikes within the metropolis.
2026-03-02 23:40
Dubai operations on maintain attributable to ballistic missile assault
Three flights sure for Dubai held exterior of UAE airspace within the wake of a contemporary wave of ballistic missiles launched on the metropolis early Tuesday morning. Two Etihad flights diverted to Muscat, whereas the Emirates flight from Mumbai turned again towards Mumbai earlier than resuming its journey to Dubai. The flight finally landed in Dubai.
2026-03-02 14:27
Abu Dhabi briefly opens for departures
During a 3 hour window, between UTC 10:39 and 13:35 Etihad had 16 flights departing from Abu Dhabi (AUH). That window now seems to have closed.
The United Arab Emirates (OMAE) airspace isn’t outright closed, however stays restricted by the use of Emergency Security Control of Air Traffic (ESCAT) zones, successfully limiting business air visitors in the intervening time.
The flights had been:
| Flight | Callsign | Aircraft | Reg | Departure (UTC) | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EY67 | ETD1VW | A380 | A6-APF | 10:39 | London (LHR) |
| EY41 | ETD58B | B787-10 | A6-BMB | 10:50 | Amsterdam (AMS) |
| EY33 | ETD7NZ | B787-9 | A6-BLF | 11:02 | Paris (CDG) |
| EY843 | ETD843 | B787-10 | A6-BMD | 11:12 | Moscow (SVO) |
| EY294 | ETD5LZ | B787-9 | A6-BLE | 11:24 | Karachi (KHI) |
| EY204 | ETD204 | A350-1000 | A6-XWB | 11:35 | Mumbai (BOM) |
| EY300 | ETD8LM | B787-9 | A6-BLO | 11:45 | Islamabad (ISB) |
| EY216 | ETD216 | A350-1000 | A6-XWF | 11:55 | Delhi (DEL) |
| EY555 | ETD555 | B787-9 | A6-BLU | 12:10 | Riyadh (RUH) |
| EY611 | ETD611 | B777-300ER | A6-ETH | 12:16 | Jeddah (JED) |
| EY9781 | ETD9781 | B777F | A6-DDC | 12:45 | Dhaka (DAC) |
| EY713 | ETD7VB | B787-9 | A6-BLH | 12:55 | Cairo (CAI) |
| EY238 | ETD238 | B787-9 | A6-BNB | 13:05 | Bengaluru (BLR) |
| EY334 | ETD6EG | B787-9 | A6-BLZ | 13:15 | Kochi (COK) |
| EY571 | ETD571 | B787-9 | A6-BNA | 12:30 | Dammam (DMM) |
| EY694 | ETD694 | B787-9 | A6-BLD | 13:35 | Muscat (MCT) |
2026-03-02 10:27
Jordan closes its airspace
Jordan has introduced by way of NOTAM that its airspace will likely be closed each day, between UTC 1500 and 0600, till March fifth. The airspace closure comes into impact at the moment at UTC 1500 (1800, native time in Jordan).
2026-03-02 09:44
The newest estimated Middle East airspace reopening instances
The scenario within the Middle East continues to evolve. NOTAMs closing and/or proscribing airspace within the area have been prolonged a number of instances, therefore it’s possible that this may happen once more. That mentioned, as of 0930 UTC on March 2nd, these are the estimated reopening instances:
- Saudi Arabia (OEJD) — Partial closure affecting space bordering Iraq and the Persian Gulf — Expires 2200 UTC | 2 March
- Iran (OIIX) — Total closure — Expires 0830 UTC | 3 March
- Iraq (ORBB) — Total closure — Expires 0900 UTC | 4 March
- Qatar (OTDF) — Total closure — Expires 1600 UTC | 2 March
- Bahrain (OBBB) — Total closure — Expires 1600 UTC | 2 March
- Kuwait (OKAC) — Total closure — Expires 1600 UTC | 2 March
- Syria (OSTT) — Total closure — Expires 2100 UTC | 2 March
- United Arab Emirates (OMAE) — Closure by the use of Emergency Security Control of Air Traffic (ESCAT) zones — All expire 1200 UTC | 2 March
- Israel (LLLL) — Total closure — Expires 1000 UTC | 6 March
2026-03-02 01:30
Extended Middle East airspace closures and newest estimated reopening instances
As the scenario within the Middle East continues to evolve, NOTAMs closing airspace within the area have been prolonged a number of instances. As of 0130 UTC on 2 March, these are the estimated reopening instances:
- Saudi Arabia (OEJD) — Partial closure affecting space bordering Iraq and the Persian Gulf — Expires 0900 UTC | 2 March
- Iran (OIIX) — Total closure — Expires 0830 UTC | 3 March
- Iraq (ORBB) — Total closure — Expires 0900 UTC | 2 March
- Qatar (OTDF) — Total closure — Expires 1000 UTC | 2 March
- Bahrain (OBBB) — Total closure — Expires 0400 UTC | 2 March
- Kuwait (OKAC) — Total closure — Expires 0400 UTC | 2 March
- Syria (OSTT) — Total closure — Expires 2100 UTC | 2 March
- United Arab Emirates (OMAE) — Closure by the use of Emergency Security Control of Air Traffic (ESCAT) zones — All expire 1200 UTC | 2 March
- Israel (LLLL) — Total closure — Expires 1000 UTC | 6 March
2026-03-01 06:00
Closure of Iranian airspace prolonged
The closure of Iranian airspace has been prolonged till an estimated 03 March at 0830. Further extensions are potential. A brand new NOTAM extending the closure was issued on 01 March at 0547 UTC.
2026-03-01 05:30
Current Middle East airspace closures and estimated reopening instances
Many of the NOTAMS closing airspace within the Middle East are set to run out late morning on 1 March. There is a really sturdy chance that these NOTAMs will likely be prolonged. As of 0530 UTC on 1 March, these are the estimated reopening instances:
- Saudi Arabia (OEJD) — Partial closure affecting space bordering Iraq and the Persian Gulf — Expires 0800 UTC | 1 March
- Iran (OIIX) — Total closure — Expires 0830 UTC | 1 March
- Iraq (ORBB) — Total closure — Expires 0900 UTC | 1 March
- Qatar (OTDF) — Total closure — Expires 1000 UTC | 1 March
- Bahrain (OBBB) — Total closure — Expires 1000 UTC | 1 March
- Kuwait (OKAC) — Total closure — Expires 1000 UTC | 1 March
- Syria (OSTT) — Total closure — Expires 2100 UTC | 1 March
- United Arab Emirates (OMAE) — Closure by the use of Emergency Security Control of Air Traffic (ESCAT) zones — All expire 1200 UTC | 2 March
- Israel (LLLL) — Total closure — Expires 1000 UTC | 3 March
2026-02-28 15:00
Airspace restrictions and warnings as of 1500 UTC — 28 February 2026
- Israel — CLOSED
- Iran — CLOSED
- Iraq — CLOSED
- Syria — CLOSED
- Qatar — CLOSED
- Bahrain — CLOSED
- Kuwait — CLOSED
- Lebanon — Open, restricted flight exercise
- Jordan — Open, restricted flight exercise
- UAE — Technically open, however no flight exercise attributable to restrictions
- Afghanistan — Open, however warning attributable to current airstrikes by Pakistan
- Pakistan — Open, warnings attributable to current airstrikes on Afghanistan
2026-02-28 11:43
Muscat Airport closed — Oman airspace stays open
A NOTAM reveals that Muscat Airport (MCT/OOMS) has closed briefly. Oman airspace (Muscat FIR) nevertheless stays open for now, and all different airports in Oman stay open.
2026-02-28 11:02
Updated checklist of airspace closures
The scenario is evolving quickly. For readability, the next nations have, on the time of writing, closed their airspace in its entirety:
- Iran
- Iraq
- Kuwait
- Bahrain
- Qatar
Emirates FIR, the airspace overlaying the United Arab Emirates, technically stays open right now — however no business plane is at the moment departing from or arriving at airports within the sector.
Syria has not totally shut their airspace, however key ATS routes (DAM–BUSRA, DAM–ZELAF, DAM–MODIK, and DAM–SOKAN) have been closed.
2026-02-28 09:09
The airspace over Doha and Bahrain has been closed.
NOTAM’s overlaying each Bahrain FIR (Flight Information area) and Doha FIR has been posted, revealing that the airspace above each Bahrain and Doha has been closed. Aircraft beforehand holding over the Persian Gulf, north of the UAE shoreline are actually seen exiting the world, heading south.
2026-02-28 07:45
Important concerns when monitoring flights on this area
⚠️ Just a few issues to remember when monitoring flights within the area (click on hyperlinks for additional studying on the topic):
2026-02-28 07:15
Media retailers reporting that United States and Israeli navy are hanging Iran
The New York Times, CNN, and others are reporting that the United States can be hanging Iran alongside Israel. As of 0715 UTC, airspace in Iran, Iraq, Jordan, and Israel is usually empty with just some remaining flights both touchdown or altering their flight path to exit these nations.
2026-02-28 07:05
Flights additionally exiting or holding exterior Iraqi airspace
Flights are exiting Iraqi airspace or holding previous to entry. Though no official NOTAM has been posted but, that is widespread when there are strikes by Israel or Iran.
2026-02-28 06:45
Israel says it has launched strikes on Iran, airspace closures going into place
Israel says it has launched “pre-emptive” strikes on Iran, with a number of information retailers reporting explosions in Tehran.
- Iran has closed its airspace totally till a minimum of 1200 UTC 28 Feb and flights already within the air are emptying from the nation.
- Israel has closed its airspace to all flights anticipate plane with prior permission till a minimum of 1000 UTC
