Ukraine Airspace
Current Status
Ukrainian airspace (UKBV Kyiv FIR) has been completely closed to all civil aviation since February 24, 2022. UkSATSE (Ukrainian State Air Traffic Services Enterprise) issued a NOTAM closing the entire FIR at all flight levels, and this closure remains in full effect with no reopening timeline.
The closure impacts all east-west European routing that previously transited Ukrainian airspace. Airlines operating between Western Europe and destinations in Central Asia, the Caucasus, and parts of the Middle East have been forced onto alternative routings through Turkey, Romania, and southern corridors, adding 30-60 minutes to typical flight times.
Active military operations including long-range missile and drone activity make the airspace fundamentally incompatible with civil aviation operations. The MH17 precedent from 2014 remains a defining case study for the aviation industry on conflict zone risk.
Key Risks
Ongoing conflict with missile, drone, and air defense activity across the entire FIR at all altitudes.
Ballistic and regional military systems regularly transit Ukrainian airspace, creating unpredictable hazard zones.
Dense air defense operations from multiple parties increase the risk of civil aircraft misidentification, as demonstrated by MH17 in 2014.
Widespread electronic warfare creates GPS denial zones that extend into neighboring FIRs including Moldova, Romania, and Poland.
Recent Events
UKBV NOTAM renewed, continuing full closure of Ukrainian airspace to all civil aviation.
GPS interference from Ukrainian conflict zone detected as far west as eastern Poland, affecting approach procedures.
Fourth anniversary of airspace closure. Ukrainian aviation authority estimates $3B+ in lost overflight revenue.
Original closure date: February 24, 2022. UkSATSE issued NOTAM A0255/22 closing UKBV FIR at all levels.
EASA & FAA Guidance
EASA CZIB 2022-01 (continuously renewed) advises all EU operators to avoid the entire UKBV FIR at all flight levels. The FAA maintains SFAR 113 prohibiting US civil aviation operations in Ukrainian airspace. Both authorities have indicated no timeline for reassessment, pending cessation of hostilities.
Related
This page provides publicly available information about airspace conditions. Always consult official sources (ICAO, EASA, FAA) for operational decisions.