The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority announced on Friday, April 3, 2026, the extension of the closure of Iraqi airspace to all incoming, departing, and transiting aircraft for an additional week. In an official statement, the authority declared that the closure extension would be effective from 12:00 PM on Friday, April 3, until 12:00 PM on Friday, April 10, characterizing the move as a temporary precautionary measure. The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority indicated that the decision is based on a continuous assessment of the security situation and ongoing regional developments. The authority noted that the decision remains subject to re-evaluation based on further updates. The statement concluded by confirming that all airlines and relevant authorities will be notified of any subsequent updates regarding the status of the country's airspace.
The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority announced on Friday, April 3, 2026, the extension of the closure of Iraqi airspace to all incoming, departing, and transiting aircraft for an additional week. In an official statement, the authority declared that the closure extension would be effective from 12:00 PM on Friday, April 3, until 12:00 PM on Friday, April 10, characterizing the move as a temporary precautionary measure. The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority indicated that the decision is based on a continuous assessment of the security situation and ongoing regional developments. The authority noted that the decision remains subject to re-evaluation based on further updates. The statement concluded by confirming that all airlines and relevant authorities will be notified of any subsequent updates regarding the status of the country's airspace.
The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority announced on Friday, April 3, 2026, the extension of the closure of Iraqi airspace to all incoming, departing, and transiting aircraft for an additional week. In an official statement, the authority declared that the closure extension would be effective from 12:00 PM on Friday, April 3, until 12:00 PM on Friday, April 10, characterizing the move as a temporary precautionary measure. The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority indicated that the decision is based on a continuous assessment of the security situation and ongoing regional developments. The authority noted that the decision remains subject to re-evaluation based on further updates. The statement concluded by confirming that all airlines and relevant authorities will be notified of any subsequent updates regarding the status of the country's airspace.
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Iraq Extends Airspace Closure to All Aircraft for One Week
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