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Paris Airspace Closure for Olympic Opening Ceremony
Jul. 9, 2024
Customer Advisory
Airspace will be closed within a 150km radius of Paris from 5:30 p.m. to midnight on July 26, 2024, during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. All take-offs and landings will be prohibited at Paris airports: Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Orly (ORY), Le Bourget (LBG), and Beauvais (BVA). No aircraft will be authorized to circulate during this period.
Key Information:
- Flight Ban: A no-fly zone covering 28,922 square miles has been ordered by the French civil aviation authority (DGAC) for Friday, July 26, from 5:30 p.m. to midnight local time.
- Affected Airports: The ban includes Paris airports Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Orly (ORY), Le Bourget (LBG), and Beauvais (BVA)
- Security Measure: The DGAC states the temporary prohibited area (ZIT) is to ensure air security during the Paris Olympic Games' opening ceremony.
- Important Booking Information: Please take this important information into account when booking at CDG.
KWE will continue to provide timely updates and support to ensure the continuity of your cargo operations. For further assistance, please contact your KWE representative.