Active Closures & High-Risk Airspaces

Ukrainian airspace closed since Russia's full-scale invasion on Feb 24, 2022. No commercial flights. Active air defense and missile threats across the country.

Russian airspace closed to EU, US, UK, and most Western airlines. EU/UK banned from Russian airspace. Russia banned from European airspace. Eastern routes affected globally.

Belarus airspace closed to EU airlines since 2021 following forced diversion of Ryanair flight. Flights between EU and Russia/Belarus banned.

Most commercial flights suspended following outbreak of civil war in April 2023. Khartoum airport damaged. RSF and SAF fighting near airports.

ICAO and multiple authorities issued warnings over Myanmar. Military using MANPADS and uncoordinated SAM systems. Conflict near airports. Several airlines suspended operations.

Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) operational but under periodic threat. Multiple airlines suspended Israel flights. FAA and EASA advisories active. Iranian ballistic missile attacks in April 2024 crossed airspace.

Beirut Rafic Hariri Airport (BEY) has had periodic closures. Airspace near southern Lebanon designated high-risk. Many carriers suspended Lebanon routes. Missile and airstrike risks.

Sanaa International Airport remains largely closed or highly restricted. Aden airport in government-controlled territory has limited operations. Houthi missiles and drones active.

Libyan airspace highly dangerous. Tripoli International Airport closed since 2014. Mitiga Airport in Tripoli operates with risks. Eastern Libya and Benghazi area under different authority.

Iran airspace closed to US carriers. Temporary closures during April 2024 Israel-Iran exchanges. EASA advisories active. Significant risk of miscalculation during military exercises.

Damascus International Airport has been repeatedly struck by Israeli airstrikes. Multiple closures. Most commercial carriers avoid Syria. Aleppo airport also affected.

Commercial flights continue through Taiwan Strait but PLA military exercises have forced temporary rerouting. Airlines have contingency plans for rapid closure. Risk of rapid restriction during exercises.