Safety · Sunday, 19 July 2026
Kuwait closes airspace amid Iranian attacks
Kuwait closed its national airspace on July 18, 2026, following renewed Iranian missile and drone attacks.
TL;DR
The closure caused widespread disruption to civilian flights across the Persian Gulf, with Kuwait Airways rescheduling most of its operations as a precautionary measure. The escalation of the US-Iran conflict continues to pose significant risks to civil aviation, forcing airspace closures and rerouting of international traffic.
AeroTime18 Jul, 12:07 BST
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