Pakistan airspace remains fully open, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) confirmed on Tuesday, rejecting reports that commercial flight operations had been restricted.
The clarification came after media reports suggested partial airspace closures due to security concerns linked to the US-Iran conflict.
In an official statement, the authority stressed that Pakistan’s airspace is “fully open, safe, and completely available for all civil aviation traffic, including commercial flights.”
The PAA said air traffic services are continuing without hindrance. It also confirmed that alternative routing options are available and routinely used when required.
“No restrictions have been imposed on commercial operations, arrivals, departures, or overflights across Pakistan,” the statement said. Air traffic controllers and airport teams are operating normally.
The authority rejected interpretations of a recently issued Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), calling media reports “incorrect and misleading.”
According to the PAA, the advisory was routine and related to standard operational reasons. It clarified that certain specified routes were closed from ground level to unlimited altitude as part of normal procedures, not due to broader security restrictions.
The authority urged media outlets and social media users to rely on official sources to avoid unnecessary concern among passengers.
While Pakistan’s airspace remains open, global aviation has faced disruption since Sunday due to sustained air strikes in parts of the Middle East.
Major transit hubs such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha have either closed temporarily or operated under heavy restrictions. The developments have contributed to wider regional uncertainty.
Despite the broader turbulence, the PAA maintains that Pakistan’s civil aviation operations are continuing as usual.
