Kuwait has extended the closure of its airspace to civil aviation for the 55th consecutive day following heightened military tensions in the region.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports, citing the TASS agency, that the restriction on civil flights in Kuwaiti airspace remains in effect. According to a source in the Middle East air traffic management service, aviation authorities have extended the ban by at least another 12 hours, noting that this period is temporary and subject to further extensions.
The closure was initially implemented on the morning of February 28 due to military operations conducted by the United States and Israel against Iran. Currently, Kuwait remains the only country in the Middle East that has not yet fully or partially reopened its airspace to civil aviation following the start of the hostilities. While other regional nations have gradually restored flight paths, Kuwaiti authorities continue to maintain strict security protocols to ensure the safety of commercial air traffic.
The prolonged suspension of flights in Kuwaiti territory reflects the ongoing geopolitical volatility in the Persian Gulf region. The military strikes carried out by US and Israeli forces against Iranian targets led to a significant disruption of international flight corridors. This situation has forced global carriers to utilize alternative routes, impacting travel times and operational costs across the Middle East aviation sector. Kuwait's cautious stance highlights the persistent security concerns in the northern Gulf as the regional diplomatic and military landscape continues to evolve.
