Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation announced that air traffic in Kuwaiti airspace has returned to normal and operations at Kuwait International Airport have resumed according to approved schedules, after a temporary closure of the airspace on the morning of Thursday 11 June 2026.
The authority said traffic resumed after the circumstances that required the earlier precautionary measures had ended, adding that it is monitoring the situation around the clock in continuous coordination with the relevant authorities inside and outside Kuwait to ensure the highest levels of safety and security in the airspace.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation had earlier announced the temporary closure of Kuwaiti airspace from 04:50 and the diversion of flights to alternative airports according to the approved agreements and procedures, as a precautionary measure to maintain the safety and security of air navigation and passengers.
In its earlier statement, the authority said the measure was taken against the background of security developments and the potential risks they could pose to civil aviation in the region, noting that reopening the airspace and resuming air traffic came after an assessment by the competent authorities and once the causes of risk had ended.
The authority stressed that it will continue to monitor and immediately assess any new developments and take the necessary measures in a timely manner, renewing its commitment to maintaining the safety of passengers and air navigation.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation urged all travelers and airlines to follow official channels for the latest updates and information on flights.
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