FAA SFAR — Active List
Airspace Restrictions on US Civil Aviation (2026)
Special Federal Aviation Regulations (SFAR) are rules issued by the FAA that temporarily restrict specified operations. In the airspace context, SFARs typically prohibit US civil aircraft from operating in defined foreign airspace. Unlike EASA CZIBs (advisories), SFARs are legally binding on US operators. This page lists the currently-active set relevant to foreign airspace operations.
Currently Active SFARs
| SFAR | Airspace | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 79 | Libya | Active (updated) |
| 77 | Iraq (ORBB) | Active (updated) |
| 114 | Somalia | Active |
| 115 | Ukraine | Active (since 2022) |
| 116 | Afghanistan (OAKX) | Active (since 2021) |
| 118 | Belarus | Active (since 2022) |
| 119 | Russia | Active (since 2022) |
| Various | Iran (OIIX) | Active, multi-part restrictions |
| Various | North Korea (ZKKP) | Active long-standing |
| Various | Yemen (OYSC) | Active |
| Various | Syria (OSDI) | Active |
SFAR numbers and coverage reflect publicly documented restrictions. Operators should consult the Federal Register and current FAA publications for authoritative text.
SFAR vs CZIB — Key Difference
An SFAR is a rule — enforceable against US civil operators. Violation is a regulatory matter. A CZIB is an advisory — EU operators are required to take it into account in risk assessment, but the CZIB itself does not prohibit operations. When the two agencies look at the same airspace, the SFAR typically aligns with or exceeds the CZIB in restriction severity.
Reference only. Operators must consult the Federal Register and FAA publications for the current authoritative text. See Terms of Service.