"Jordan's airspace briefly closed twice Sunday, no threat to safety," says official
Jordan's airspace experienced two brief closures on Sunday morning due to increased aerial activity in the region, according to Captain Haitham Misto, Chief Commissioner of the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC), in a statement to Roya.
One of the closures lasted just 11 minutes before flight operations resumed as normal.
Misto emphasized that air traffic in Jordanian skies is managed through a precise methodology based on continuous risk assessment to ensure the highest levels of aviation safety, in full coordination with military and security authorities.
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"We monitor the airspace around the clock. When any activity poses a threat to aviation safety, an appropriate decision is made to partially or fully close the airspace temporarily," he said.
On Saturday, more than 400 civilian aircraft passed through Jordan’s airspace, including inbound, outbound, and overflying flights. The daily number of travelers is estimated at around 16,000.
Misto added that the commission maintains close civil-military coordination in line with international standards and cooperates regionally with counterpart agencies to ensure smooth air traffic and keep Jordan's skies safe and open to air navigation.
He concluded by stressing that “aviation safety is a top priority, and we have effective tools to make timely decisions to protect our airspace, citizens, and travelers.”
