German Air Traffic Control Issues Urgent Warning to Avoid Iranian Airspace Until February 10

Germany’s air traffic control agency DFS has proclaimed a very important order that all the national air carriers must completely reroute their flights through the Tehran Flight Information Region FIR until February 10, 2026. The preventive action was taken by the Transport Ministry due to the increased Geopolitical Instability and the possibility of Military Actions. As a result, the major operator Lufthansa has not only suspended its direct flights to Tehran but also rerouted its long-haul connections that were passing through the affected area. This notification has made it very clear that the security environment has deteriorated to the extent that the aviation authorities have no choice but to protect the civilian aircraft against the risk of anti-aviation weaponry in the region. This shows how much the rising tensions have affected global connectivity.

Commercial Carriers React to Middle East Conflict

The NOTAM Notice to Air Missions has issued, which has meant that commercial carriers will have to change their operations immediately. Lufthansa and its subsidiaries have planned full flight diversions avoiding not only Iranian but also Iraqi airspace to reduce the risks related to the escalating Middle East Conflict. This strategic adjustment assures that the safety of passengers traveling between Europe and Asia is still guaranteed, although it requires significant logistical challenges and longer flight times to get around the unstable area.

Ensuring Flight Safety Amidst Regional Tensions

Officials clarify that the ruling is strictly a preventive measure to ensure Flight Safety through the uncertain times. As military operations escalate, the possibility of civilian aircraft being mistaken for military ones or getting damaged as a result continues to be the main concern for regulators. The artisanal cutback of the DFS is in line with the adoption of various precautionary measures by other global aviation authorities, thus solidifying a concerted strategy to tackle the difficult airspace problems that are now gripping the area.

Official Link: Flightradar24 Official X Account

Flightradar24 provided the initial tracking data and alerts regarding the airspace closure and airline diversions.