LBCI

Lebanon temporarily closes airspace from 1:00 AM to 7:00 AM, subject to review amid regional developments

13-04-2024 | 16:15

High views

Share

Share

Lebanon temporarily closes airspace from 1:00 AM to 7:00 AM, subject to review amid regional developments

In response to recent regional developments, the Lebanese Ministry of Public Works and Transport announced an immediate and temporary closure of the nation’s airspace.

The decision, effective from 1:00 AM to 7:00 AM on Sunday, April 14, encompasses all incoming, outgoing, and transit flights over Lebanon.

As a result, all air traffic at Beirut’s Rafik Hariri International Airport has been suspended for the duration mentioned.

The Lebanese authorities have promised to review the airspace closure continuously and adjust measures based on the developments.

Lebanon News

Lebanon

Airspace

Developments

Tension

Next

Israeli army claims it killed Hezbollah member in Nabatieh — spokesperson

Recommended For You

Lebanon’s local-currency credit rating upgraded to CCC+ with stable outlook, S&P says

Lebanon Economy

13:02

Lebanon’s local-currency credit rating upgraded to CCC+ with stable outlook, S&P says

Saad Hariri pledges political return as supporters flood Martyrs’ Square

News Bulletin Reports

12:45

Saad Hariri pledges political return as supporters flood Martyrs’ Square

PM Salam seeks European support for Lebanese Army in meetings at Munich Security Conference

09:14

PM Salam seeks European support for Lebanese Army in meetings at Munich Security Conference

US Ambassador honors Rafic Hariri’s legacy at commemoration in Beirut

07:28

US Ambassador honors Rafic Hariri’s legacy at commemoration in Beirut

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Estonia says Russian jets breach airspace in 'brazen' incursion

2025-09-19

Estonia says Russian jets breach airspace in 'brazen' incursion

150,000 Afghans have returned from Pakistan, Iran this year: UN

2026-02-13

150,000 Afghans have returned from Pakistan, Iran this year: UN

Second US aircraft carrier to head to Middle East amid Iran tensions: US media

Middle East News

2026-02-13

Second US aircraft carrier to head to Middle East amid Iran tensions: US media

US Ambassador honors Rafic Hariri’s legacy at commemoration in Beirut

07:28

US Ambassador honors Rafic Hariri’s legacy at commemoration in Beirut

Videos

Future Movement supporters mark Rafic Hariri anniversary, call for Saad Hariri's return to politics

04:17

Future Movement supporters mark Rafic Hariri anniversary, call for Saad Hariri's return to politics

Israel strikes vehicle in Doueir-Wadi Aaba in South Lebanon—Video

2026-02-01

Israel strikes vehicle in Doueir-Wadi Aaba in South Lebanon—Video

Berri halts live broadcast amid parliament salary dispute

2026-01-29

Berri halts live broadcast amid parliament salary dispute

Fairuz receives condolences for death of son Hali Rahbani—Video

2026-01-10

Fairuz receives condolences for death of son Hali Rahbani—Video

Pope Leo XIV urges leaders to hear their people’s cry for peace, singles out Lebanon (video)

2025-12-02

Pope Leo XIV urges leaders to hear their people’s cry for peace, singles out Lebanon (video)

At Beirut waterfront, Pope Leo XIV rides through cheering crowds (video)

2025-12-02

At Beirut waterfront, Pope Leo XIV rides through cheering crowds (video)

At Beirut Port, Pope Leo XIV offers silent prayer for blast victims (video)

2025-12-02

At Beirut Port, Pope Leo XIV offers silent prayer for blast victims (video)

Pope Leo XIV opens hospital visit with Arabic ’Sabah el-kheir’ — Video

2025-12-02

Pope Leo XIV opens hospital visit with Arabic ’Sabah el-kheir’ — Video

Pope Leo XIV tells Lebanese youth Lebanon’s future ‘is in your hands’; watch full speech here

2025-12-01

Pope Leo XIV tells Lebanese youth Lebanon’s future ‘is in your hands’; watch full speech here

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

IMF urges swift banking and fiscal reforms after Beirut visit

1

IMF urges swift banking and fiscal reforms after Beirut visit

As one‑month Iran deadline looms, Israel boosts military preparedness

2

As one‑month Iran deadline looms, Israel boosts military preparedness

On Rafic Hariri assassination anniversary, Saad Hariri reasserts political course, signals election readiness

3

On Rafic Hariri assassination anniversary, Saad Hariri reasserts political course, signals election readiness

About 80,000 join Iran demonstration in Munich: Police

4

About 80,000 join Iran demonstration in Munich: Police

Future Movement supporters mark Rafic Hariri anniversary, call for Saad Hariri's return to politics

5

Future Movement supporters mark Rafic Hariri anniversary, call for Saad Hariri's return to politics

Iran protest rally in Munich grows to 200,000 people: Police

6

Iran protest rally in Munich grows to 200,000 people: Police

US Ambassador honors Rafic Hariri’s legacy at commemoration in Beirut

7

US Ambassador honors Rafic Hariri’s legacy at commemoration in Beirut

PM Salam seeks European support for Lebanese Army in meetings at Munich Security Conference

8

PM Salam seeks European support for Lebanese Army in meetings at Munich Security Conference

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More