Kuwait has announced the reopening of its airspace and the resumption of operations at Kuwait International Airport, marking a key step towards restoring normal aviation activity after weeks of disruption.
The decision was confirmed by Sheikh Hamoud Mubarak Al-Sabah, head of the Kuwait Directorate General of Civil Aviation, who said flights would resume from Thursday under strict safety and security protocols coordinated with international aviation bodies.
Authorities described the move as part of a phased plan to gradually restore air traffic, to return to full operations in the near term.
Kuwait had closed its airspace on 28 February as a precautionary measure amid escalating regional tensions, citing concerns over passenger safety and the protection of aviation operations.
The closure came during a period of heightened instability linked to the wider regional conflict, which disrupted air navigation across several Middle Eastern routes.
Last month, Kuwait formally lodged a complaint with the International Civil Aviation Organization, accusing Iran of serious violations of its airspace sovereignty and threats to airport infrastructure.
Officials stated that these incidents breached international aviation agreements and posed significant risks to passengers, airline operators, and airport personnel, as well as critical infrastructure at Kuwait International Airport.
The disruptions forced a full suspension of flights, resulting in financial losses for the aviation sector and raising safety concerns across the region.
With airspace now reopening, authorities are working to stabilize flight operations while maintaining heightened monitoring to ensure continued safety amid ongoing regional uncertainty.
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