Tehran: Iran plans to restore its national airspace through a carefully structured four-stage process, addressing disruptions from recent regional tensions, according to a report by the Tasnim News Agency.
The deputy director of Iran’s Civil Aviation Organisation outlined that operations will restart progressively from the eastern parts of the nation toward the western areas.
This strategy seeks to normalize aviation amid challenges posed by ongoing regional instability. Tasnim News Agency reported that the airspace revival will unfold in four clear phases.
Phase one prioritizes access for transit flights only. Phase two will then reactivate airports in the eastern zones.
Phase three expands to key facilities such as Mehrabad International Airport and Imam Khomeini International Airport, supporting wider domestic and global services.
The fourth and final phase will incorporate additional western airports, finalizing full air travel recovery across the country.
Ticket sales are currently halted, authorities noted. The deputy director stated, “Currently, airplane ticket sales are suspended, and people should pay attention to the official announcements of this organization to get the latest information about the airports and the possibility of purchasing tickets,” as reported by Tasnim News Agency.
No firm timeline was specified for launching the initial phase.
This initiative follows a near-total shutdown of Iranian airspace to routine commercial flights since February 28, triggered by joint US-Israeli military actions.
Only select flights with strict pre-approvals are now allowed in the area.
Flight tracking data shows Iran and Kuwait as the sole fully closed zones in the central Middle East corridor.
The closures have compelled airlines worldwide to detour extensively, driven by acute safety risks. Most carriers have adopted major route changes to steer clear of trouble spots as aviation in the region grapples with extraordinary interruptions.
