EASA Issues High-Risk Warning for Venezuelan Airspace Following Military Strikes
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a critical Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB No.: 2026-01) regarding the airspace of Venezuela . This bulletin comes in immediate response to recent military escalations in the region and carries significant implications for international flight planning . Overview of the Risk On January 3, 2026, the United States conducted military strikes targeting land-based assets within Venezuela 3 . Following these events, EASA has assessed the risk to civil aviation as high at all altitudes and flight levels within the Maiquetia FIR (SVZM) . The primary concerns cited by the agency include: Weaponry & Air Defense: The presence of a wide range of weapons and the potential activation of Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) systems . Unpredictable Responses: High potential for miscalculation or misidentification of civil aircraft by state air defense units . Elevated Alert Levels: Venezuela is expected to maintain nationwide high a...