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Iran Opens Part of Airspace, Allowing International Flights Over Eastern Airspace

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Published Apr 18, 2026 4:38 PM ・ Updated Jun 17, 2026 2:16 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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Iran's Civil Aviation Organization announced the reopening of its eastern airspace to international flights.
Despite the announcement, flight tracking showed that many aircraft continued to avoid Iranian airspace, opting for reroutes.

Iran's Civil Aviation Organization announced the reopening of its eastern airspace to international flights. Despite the announcement, flight tracking showed that many aircraft continued to avoid Iranian airspace, opting for reroutes.

PRIMARY SOURCE CNA (Central News Agency) View source Distributor: CNA (Central News Agency)
Published: Apr 18, 2026

The Civil Aviation Organization of Iran announced today that Iran has reopened part of its airspace, allowing international flights to fly over its eastern airspace. The Civil Aviation Organization stated that the eastern section of its airspace is open to international flights transiting Iran. It also stated that some airports reopened at 7:00 AM local time. However, over three hours later, flight tracking sites still showed no international flights flying over Iran, with several flights rerouting to avoid Iranian airspace. (Compiled by: Ho Hong-ru) 1150418

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FAQ

What did the Civil Aviation Organization of Iran announce regarding the country's airspace?

The organization announced that Iran has reopened part of its airspace, specifically allowing international flights to fly over its eastern section.

Which part of the airspace has been reopened for international transit flights?

The eastern section of Iran's airspace has been reopened for international flights transiting the country.

What time did some of the airports in Iran reopen according to the organization?

Some airports in Iran reopened at 7:00 AM local time, as stated by the Civil Aviation Organization.

What did flight tracking sites show more than three hours after the announcement?

The tracking sites still showed no international flights flying over Iran, with several flights rerouting instead.

Who compiled the report regarding the opening of Iran's airspace?

The report regarding the reopening of Iran's airspace was compiled by Ho Hong-ru.

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