IranIran War Airspace Closures 2026 — Iran, Israel, Lebanon & Gulf NOTAMs Live
Iran airspace status — April 16, 2026: Iranian civilian airspace (Tehran FIR / OIIX) is closed. The closure has been in effect since February 28, 2026. The April 7 ceasefire agreement does not include explicit airspace reopening terms. Gulf state NOTAMs remain active. Lebanese airspace is partially closed. Israeli airspace operates under restricted conditions. This page tracks live NOTAM status, airline cancellations, and flight restriction updates every 2 hours from ICAO, Eurocontrol, and verified aviation intelligence.
OPERATION EPIC FURY · LIVE NOTAM STATUS · AIRLINE CANCELLATIONS · STRAIT OF HORMUZ
Live monitoring of airspace closures, NOTAMs, and flight restrictions caused by the Iran-Israel-US war 2026 (Operation Epic Fury). Iranian airspace is totally closed. Beirut airport is shut. Israeli airspace is periodically restricted during missile barrages. Gulf states including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain have issued restrictions following Iranian strikes on energy infrastructure. The Strait of Hormuz remains under selective Iranian blockade — the largest oil supply disruption in history. All NOTAM statuses update every two hours from civil aviation authorities. For the broader conflict context driving these closures, see the Tactical Map or the Daily War Recap.
| Entity / Region | Current Status | Last Updated | Telemetry Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iran | CLOSED | LIVE | Official NOTAM / Total Closure |
| Israel | RESTRICTED | LIVE | Civil Aviation Authority / Partial |
| Lebanon | CLOSED | LIVE | Beirut ATC / Total Closure |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Iranian airspace closed in 2026?
Yes — total closure since February 28, 2026. All commercial transit through Iranian airspace is banned under emergency NOTAM. Airlines including Lufthansa, Air France, British Airways, Emirates, and Flydubai have suspended all flights to, from, and over Iran. Routes between Europe and Asia that previously used Iranian airspace now divert over Central Asia or the Arabian Sea, adding 2–5 hours and significantly higher fuel costs to affected flights.
Is Beirut airport open in 2026?
No. Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport has been closed since the outbreak of the Lebanon war on March 2, 2026, after Hezbollah entered the conflict and the IDF launched ground operations in southern Lebanon. The Trump administration requested Israel spare the airport, and Israel agreed, but the overall security environment has kept it non-operational. Over one million Lebanese have been displaced.
Which airlines cancelled flights due to the Iran war 2026?
Confirmed suspensions since February 28, 2026 include: Lufthansa Group (Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines), Air France-KLM, British Airways, Emirates, Flydubai, United Airlines, Delta, and Turkish Airlines. Qatar Airways has rerouted but maintained limited operations. Airlines avoiding Iranian, Israeli, and Lebanese airspace are adding 2–5 hours to affected routes. Current airline status is tracked on this page.
Can I fly to Israel in 2026?
Israeli airspace was fully closed at the start of the Iran war and has been periodically restricted during Iranian missile barrages. Ben Gurion Airport has closed repeatedly during active missile alerts. Lufthansa Group, Air France, and British Airways have suspended Tel Aviv routes. Some carriers resumed limited operations during quieter periods. IranWarLive tracks current Israeli airspace and Ben Gurion operational status in real time on this page.
What is the Strait of Hormuz and is it closed in 2026?
The Strait of Hormuz is the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman through which approximately 20% of the world's oil and natural gas transits in peacetime. Since February 28, 2026, Iran has imposed a selective blockade cutting up to 20 million barrels per day — the IEA has called it the largest oil supply shock in history. Brent crude is above $109/barrel, up 50%+ since the war began. Trump is considering seizing Kharg Island (90% of Iran's oil exports) and has set deadlines for Iran to reopen the strait.
Which countries have restricted airspace in the Iran war?
Confirmed as of April 2026: Iran (total closure), Lebanon (total closure, Beirut airport shut), Iraq (partial restrictions over conflict zones), Jordan (restricted, rerouting in effect), Saudi Arabia (restricted during Iranian attacks on energy infrastructure), Kuwait (restricted after strikes on Mina al-Ahmadi refinery and desalination plants), Israel (periodically restricted during Iranian missile barrages), Bahrain (restricted). IranWarLive tracks live NOTAM status for all affected countries.
What is a NOTAM?
A NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions) is an official notice issued by a civil aviation authority alerting pilots and airlines to hazards along a flight route — including military operations, missile threat zones, and airspace closures. During the 2026 Iran war, emergency NOTAMs have been issued by Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain. IranWarLive aggregates all active NOTAMs and displays them in a color-coded live threat matrix updated every two hours.