Early this Sunday, four nations announced the reopening of their airspace following a temporary closure due to an Iranian attack on Israel involving drones and missiles overnight.
The Israeli Airports Authority confirmed that the country’s airspace was reopened from 04:30 GMT. Operations at Ben Gurion Airport resumed at 07:30 local time after ensuring the safety and security of the skies.
“Following a comprehensive assessment, the Israeli airspace and Ben Gurion Airport are now operational,” the authority stated in a press release. It further indicated that domestic flight services would gradually resume throughout the day.
The initial closure took place at 00:30 local time (21:30 GMT on Saturday) as a direct response to the threat posed by the aerial assault from Iran.
Simultaneously, Jordan also reopened its airspace. Jordan’s Civil Aviation Authority, as reported by Jordanian state television, decided to lift the airspace closure which had been implemented late Saturday following the attacks.
Iraq’s Civil Aviation Authority similarly restored access to its skies, stating, “Iraqi airspace is now open for all inbound, outbound, and transit flights after overcoming all risks to the safety and security of civil aviation in Iraq.”
Lebanon, too, lifted its airspace restrictions this Sunday morning. The Lebanese Ministry of Public Works and Transport described the overnight closure as a “temporary and precautionary measure,” subject to review and adjustment based on ongoing developments.
Furthermore, Lebanon’s Middle East Airlines announced the postponement of all flights scheduled for this morning, except for five flights, which will operate as planned.
These coordinated reopenings come after a night of heightened tensions in the region, reflecting the ongoing volatility and the delicate balance of regional air safety and security.
