EASA Extends Middle East Conflict Zone Information Bulletin Until 24th April

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has extended the validity of its Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB 2026‑03‑R6) for the Middle East and Persian Gulf until 24 April 2026, following a joint review by EU Member States, the European Commission and EASA. The agency confirmed that no changes have been made to the content of the bulletin.

The CZIB was originally issued on 28 February 2026, shortly after the United States and Israel conducted coordinated military strikes on targets inside Iran. Iran subsequently launched retaliatory attacks, prompting heightened concern over the safety of civil aviation across the region.

High‑Risk Airspace Across Multiple FIRs

The bulletin continues to apply to all altitudes and flight levels within the following Flight Information Regions (FIRs):

• Bahrain (OBBB)

• Iran – Tehran FIR (OIIX)

• Iraq – Baghdad FIR (ORBB)

• Israel – Tel Aviv FIR (LLLL)

• Jordan – Amman FIR (OJAC)

• Kuwait (OKAC)

• Lebanon – Beirut FIR (OLBB)

• Oman – Muscat FIR (OOMM)

• Qatar – Doha FIR (OTDF)

• United Arab Emirates – Emirates FIR (OMAE)

• Saudi Arabia – Jeddah FIR (OEJD)

EASA notes that the presence of all‑altitude air‑defence systems, cruise and ballistic missiles, and military aircraft capable of interception significantly increases the risk of spill‑over effects, misidentification, miscalculation, or interception failures across the region.

The agency highlights that Iranian retaliatory strikes have so far primarily targeted eastern Saudi Arabia, while Oman’s airspace has experienced limited kinetic activity, mostly affecting low and medium altitudes. As a result, EASA assesses varying levels of risk across the Jeddah and Muscat FIRs.

The bulletin underscores that risks extend beyond Iran’s airspace to neighbouring states hosting US military bases or otherwise exposed to the conflict’s operational footprint.

The CZIB applies to:

• EU air operators under Commission Regulation (EU) 965/2012

• Third‑Country Operators (TCOs) authorised by EASA when operating to, from, or within the EU

  
  

The advisory aims to ensure operators have access to timely information necessary for safe flight planning in conflict‑affected regions.

EASA, together with the European Commission and Member States, will continue to closely monitor the evolving security environment to determine whether risk levels for EU aircraft operators increase or decrease as the situation develops.