Revision 2 issued 29 November 2024. The description has been updated and validity extended until 31 January 2025. No changes to the recommendations.
Referenced publication(s):
Aeronautical Publications issued by Iran, or on behalf of Iran by the Aviation Authorities of the neighbouring States, and by the State of Operator.
FIR TEHRAN (OIIX), all altitudes.
Air operators:
- subject to the provisions of Commission Regulation (EU) 965/2012, planning to conduct operations in the affected airspace (EASA operators).
- third Country Operators authorised by EASA, when conducting operations under their TCO authorisation to, from and within the EU (TCO operators).
This CZIB is issued based on information currently available to EASA and the European Commission to share necessary information for ensuring the safety of flights over zones of interest and indicating areas of high risk.
The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has reduced tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. However, the overall situation in the Middle East region remains volatile and should be closely monitored by operators.
In view of the direct and open attacks by Israel and Iran on 1 October and 25-26 October and the announced Iranian retaliation following the Israeli attacks at the end of October, the Iranian airspace represents high risks to be considered by air operators in their risk assessments.
EASA will continue to closely monitor the situation, with a view to assess whether there is an increase or decrease of the risk for EU aircraft operators due to the evolution of the threat and risk situation.
EASA recommends not to operate in the airspace of Iran at all flight levels.
Air operators should closely monitor airspace developments in the region and follow all available aeronautical publications concerning the region issued by Iran, or on behalf of Iran by the Aviation Authorities of the neighbouring States, including information shared through the European Information Sharing and Cooperation Platform on Conflict Zones, alongside available guidance or direction from their national authorities.
31/01/2025, unless reviewed earlier.
