Iran Cancels All Flights Nationwide Amid Rising Tensions with Israel

Oct 6, 2024, 03:19 PM

Iran has closed its airspace and canceled all flights from airports across the country over several days, citing operational limitations and military exercises. The cancellations began on October 1, 2024, with initial reports indicating flights were suspended at Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport until 10:00 AM Wednesday local time, in anticipation of Israeli retaliation. The Iranian Civil Aviation Organization extended the flight cancellations until 5:00 AM Thursday. Flights resumed on October 3, according to state media. However, on October 5, Iran issued a NOTAM stating it would close significant portions of its western airspace every night from 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM UTC between October 5 and October 9 due to military exercises. On October 6, Iran announced a nationwide cancellation of flights from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM the following day, citing operational restrictions. These measures are being taken amid escalating tensions with Israel, following reports of missile attacks.