Ukraine peace conference in Switzerland, European Football Championships in Germany and Olympic Games in France: major events result in airspace restrictions

In June and July this year, three major events will take place in Europe – the Ukraine Peace Conference, the European Football Championships and the Olympics – with a significant impact on public life on the ground and in the air. Anyone flying during these months should plan early and, above all, carefully. This is because the airspace around the respective venues will be largely closed to VFR and sometimes even IFR air traffic or will be subject to strict requirements.

The airspace restrictions before and during the Ukraine Peace Conference were already published around two weeks ago. Here is a reminder for the airspace restrictions from June 13 to 17. Summit on peace in Ukraine 2024: Luftraumeinschränkungen vom 13. Juni, 08:00 Uhr bis und mit 17. Juni, 20:00 Uhr LT – Stay Safe – Safety Promotion for General Aviation

For the upcoming European Football Championship in Germany from June 14 to July 14, German Air Traffic Control also announced the flight restriction areas dipul MapTool (dfs.de) a few days ago and issued an urgent warning against violations. Sicherer Luftraum für die Fußball-EM | DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH

Last but not least: During the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games on July 26, there will be a complete flight ban within a radius of 150 km. (aviation-civile.gouv.fr) Further restrictions on visual and instrument flights will apply for the entire duration of the Olympic and Paralympic Games from July 26 to August 11 in the Paris area. (aviation-civile.gouv.fr) and special rules for air traffic Mesures de sûreté aérienne (aviation-civile.gouv.fr)

Always check before flight: NOTAM

The national authorities are constantly assessing the situation. As this can also change at short notice, measures may also be tightened at short notice. Intensive flight preparation, in particular checking all relevant NOTAMs, is therefore not essential. If you are suddenly accompanied by an F/A-18, a Eurofighter or a Rafalle from the cockpit during a flight, it can be very expensive!

Links:

Summit on peace in Ukraine 2024: Luftraumeinschränkungen vom 13. Juni, 08:00 Uhr bis und mit 17. Juni, 20:00 Uhr LT

Sicherer Luftraum für die Fußball-EM | DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH

Paris 2024 ou le cauchemar des pilotes – Aerobuzz

Interception procedures as .pdf