{"id":24654,"date":"2025-11-18T00:01:47","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T05:01:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/?p=24654"},"modified":"2025-11-18T06:42:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T11:42:10","slug":"somalia-atc-conflict","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/somalia-atc-conflict\/","title":{"rendered":"New RISK WARNING: Somalia ATC Conflict"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
Update Nov 2025: Somalia-Somaliland Airspace and Permit Dispute\u00a0<\/strong><\/h6>\r\n

Be aware of an ongoing authority dispute in the north of the HCSM\/Mogadishu FIR<\/strong>. Both Somalia and the self-declared state of Somaliland have issued conflicting instructions for overflights. From Nov 10, Somaliland<\/a> says all flights require PPR from its own CAA, while Somalia<\/a> has reaffirmed through an AIC that it controls the entire FIR and operators should follow its AIP.<\/p>\r\n

Expect mixed messages on permit requirements near northern Somalia and the Hargeisa region. The Somali CAA remains the only internationally recognised authority for all Class A airspace above FL245 – be cautious of conflicting or unauthorised clearances.<\/p>\r\n

For background on this long-running dispute and its impact on ATC safety, see safeairspace.net<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

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Ongoing since Feb 2024: ATC Conflict in Somalia<\/strong><\/h6>\r\n

Key information for Flight Crew<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Over the weekend, OPSGROUP has received at least 10 reports<\/strong> of aircraft within the Mogadishu FIR being contacted by a\u00a0\u2018fake controller\u2019<\/strong> on the same frequency, issuing conflicting instructions<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n

Crews have been issued climb and descent clearances<\/mark><\/strong>\u00a0that are not from the sector controller. Incidents have been reported mostly in the northern part of Mogadishu airspace.<\/p>\r\n

The situation emanates from a political dispute between Somaliland and Somalia<\/strong>, two different countries, though the former does not have international recognition. Both countries now claim authority over the Mogadishu FIR. \u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Quick Summary \u2013 ATC Conflict in Somalia<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n