This Sunday morning, the Jordan Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission announced the reopening of Jordanian airspace to air traffic after a temporary suspension due to security concerns.
Haitham Mustafa, the head of the Civil Aviation Authority, confirmed the normalization of air operations at precisely 8:20 AM today, following security authorities’ decisions indicating the end of the risks that prompted the closure.
Previously on Saturday, the Authority had declared the temporary closure of Jordanian airspace to all incoming, outgoing, and transit flights “due to increasing regional tensions in the area.”
It is noteworthy that Iraq and Lebanon have also decided to reopen their airspace and resume flights for all incoming, outgoing, and transit aircraft after suspending operations on Saturday evening due to the Iranian attack on Israel.
The decision to temporarily close Jordanian airspace came amidst rising tensions in the region, reflecting broader concerns about security and stability. The move mirrored similar actions taken by neighboring countries in response to heightened geopolitical risks.
Jordan, like other nations in the region, remains vigilant about safeguarding its airspace and ensuring the safety of air travel amid regional uncertainties.