Qatar Plans Limited Resumption of Air Navigation, Aviation Authority Confirms

Doha [Qatar]: Qatar’s Civil Aviation Authority decided on Friday that aviation navigation in the country would be partially resumed via authorised navigational contingency routes with limited operational capacity, in complete collaboration with the Qatari Armed Forces and appropriate state authorities.

During this phase, a limited number of flights targeted for passenger evacuation would be operated alongside cargo planes.

Qatari Civil Aviation Authority announced

In a post on X, the Qatari Civil Aviation Authority announced the partial resumption of air navigation in the State of Qatar, through designated navigational contingency routes with limited operational capacity, in full coordination with the Qatari Armed Forces and relevant authorities in the State. This phase comprises the operation of a limited number of passenger evacuation flights, as well as air cargo flights, in light of the existing circumstances in the region, and in a manner that ensures the continuing provision of important air services.

“QCAA affirms that it keeps on running at the highest level of operational readiness, in close coordination with the competent authorities in the State, in order to ensure the safety and security of passengers and personnel in the civil aviation sector, and to maintain the safe and efficient flow of air navigation in accordance with the highest international standards,” the organization said.

The Authority also stated that it is continuously monitoring developments and would notify the public and aviation sector partners of any updates in due course.

“The Authority underlines how crucial it is for travellers who have confirmed reservations with airlines to be informed about the status of their flights. It further underlines that the planes indicated do not include scheduled flights to and from Doha, which will resume once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority makes an official declaration about the safe reopening of the airspace,” the message said.

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الدوحة 6 مارس 2026

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The developments come amid rising tensions in West Asia following a joint US-Israeli military operation on Iranian territory on February 28 that killed its Supreme Leader, Khamenei, and other senior leaders, sparking a ferocious reaction from Tehran.

Targeting important military locations, nuclear-related infrastructure, and leadership compounds, US and Israeli troops launched massive air and missile strikes throughout Iran as part of a coordinated operation known as Operation Epic Fury/Roaring Lion.

Iran retaliated by launching waves of drone and missile attacks across several Arab nations, targeting Israeli assets and American military installations throughout the area. Israel also continued its strikes on Tehran and expanded the fight to Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah.

The White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told the media on Friday that the achievable goals of Operation Epic Fury are anticipated to last roughly four to six weeks as the conflict in West Asia continues to worsen. She also added that the US has enough ammunition and stockpile to meet the goals of the operation and beyond.

Speaking to reporters in Washington, DC, Leavitt made the statements.

“The realistic goals of Operation Epic Fury are estimated to last four to six weeks. We are well on our way to accomplishing these goals. We know that we have sunk more than 30 Iranian vessels and ships in our efforts to destroy Iran’s Navy. Their Navy is currently deemed combat useless. Eliminating Iran’s ballistic missile danger to the United States, as well as our troops and bases in the region. We have done an outstanding job.”The US military has done a fantastic job,” the White House Press Secretary said.