{"id":14647,"date":"2021-08-30T23:23:09","date_gmt":"2021-08-31T03:23:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/?p=14647"},"modified":"2021-09-01T07:04:48","modified_gmt":"2021-09-01T11:04:48","slug":"faa-issues-emergency-order-for-afghanistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/faa-issues-emergency-order-for-afghanistan\/","title":{"rendered":"FAA issues Emergency Order for Afghanistan (Updated)"},"content":{"rendered":"

On August 30, the FAA revised its\u00a0Emergency Order<\/strong> for Afghanistan, with a new\u00a0KICZ Notam.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Effective immediately, US operators and flight crew are prohibited from operating in the Kabul Flight Information Region<\/strong> (OAKX) at all levels. The FAA cites three specific risk factors: extremist\/militant activity, limited risk mitigation capabilities, and disruptions to Air Traffic Services.<\/p>\n

The main change is that flights to and from OAKB\/Kabul<\/strong> airport are no longer exempt.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Therefore the only exceptions are now as follows:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0You can<\/strong> operate in the Kabul FIR<\/strong> (OAKX) if another US government agency authorizes it together with the FAA, or by way of “deviation, exemption, or other authorization” issued by the FAA Administrator. If you do plan to fly, you must call the FAA Operations Center in Washington.<\/p>\n

2. You can<\/strong> overfly on one airway: Use of airway P500\/G500 is authorized for transiting overflights. (That airway cross the sliver of Afghan airspace in the east of Afghanistan between Pakistan and Tajikistan)<\/p>\n

3. If you are experiencing an emergency.<\/p>\n

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Airway P500\/G500 in the OAKX\/Kabul FIR is ok.<\/p><\/div>\n

The NOTAM is issued with permanent validity, and is presented in full below.<\/p>\n

For further on Afghanistan<\/strong>, pilot and local situation reports, procedures, and assistance:<\/p>\n