Iran gradually reopens airspace after 50-day closure

Iran gradually reopens airspace after 50-day closure

Iran has begun partially restoring its airspace after nearly 50 days of closure, marking an important step toward normalizing aviation operations in the region. According to Iranian media reports, authorities have reopened six airports, including Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport, along with facilities in Mashhad, Birjand, Gorgan, and Zahedan.

Officials from Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization confirmed that eastern air corridors resumed operations at 7:00 a.m., allowing international flights to pass through that region once again. This move signals a cautious but steady effort to reestablish air traffic following weeks of disruption.

Authorities plan to resume flights across all airports in phases. However, they have not announced a clear timeline for full restoration. Despite the reopening of selected routes and airports, flight activity remained limited earlier in the day, with no significant arrivals or departures reported by midday.

The government began easing restrictions as regional tensions show early signs of de-escalation. Iran originally shut down its airspace on February 28 after the United States and Israel launched military strikes, prompting heightened security concerns and widespread flight cancellations.

With this partial reopening, Iran aims to gradually rebuild confidence in its aviation sector while closely monitoring the evolving security situation.