Military Exercise and Training Areas / ADIZ

مناطق التدريب العسكري ومنطقة تحديد الدفاع الجوي

ENR 5.2 — Military Exercise and Training Areas and Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ)

1. General

All airspace in which a potential hazard to aircraft operations may exist and all areas over which the operation of civil aircraft may, for any reason, be restricted, either temporarily or permanently, are all enclosed within prohibited, restricted, or danger areas. These areas, including their times of activity, are listed in ENR 5.1.

2. System and Method of Activation

Activation of restricted and danger areas is coordinated between military authorities and Damascus ACC. Pilots will be advised of active areas through NOTAMs and ATC clearances. When areas are not active, transit may be permitted subject to ATC approval.

3. Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ)

Parameter Detail
ADIZ Coverage The entire Damascus FIR (OSTT) is subject to air defence identification procedures
Requirements All aircraft must file and maintain a flight plan; the transponder on at all times
Military Coordination Civil-military coordination through Damascus ACC
Interception Procedures Per ICAO Annex 2, Attachment A (see also ENR 1.12)

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AMDT 01/2026 AIRAC 2603 Content updated
27 Mar 2026