QCAA highlights coordinated efforts across departments to maintain safety, manage disruptions and support passengers during airspace disruptions.

The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) has taken urgent measures to maintain aviation safety following the closure of Qatar’s airspace on 28 February 2026, with a partial reopening from 7 March. In a post on Instagram early Wednesday, QCAA said the response involved coordinated work across all operational and support departments, in close cooperation with relevant entities.

The Air Navigation Department also facilitated the safe landing of aircraft during the airspace disruption, directing nearby flights to Hamad International Airport and diverting others to alternate airports, while operating an emergency air corridor (L564) for eight hours a day.

The Air Safety Department of QCAA issued exceptional approvals for 68 foreign maintenance organisations and five Qatar Airways maintenance stations. It extended Airworthiness Review Certificates for 14 aircraft until inspections could be completed in Doha, and released an Emergency Public Notice to guide passengers and staff to designated safe areas.

Security efforts included round-the-clock coordination with authorities and neighbouring airports, enhanced field inspections and the issuance of regional guidance to support aviation safety and security.

The Air Transport Department facilitated passenger movement and repatriation operations, while the Firefighting and Rescue Department activated emergency plans, increased equipment readiness, secured firefighting supplies and reorganised personnel to ensure continuity of operations.

The QCAA reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the highest levels of aviation safety amid the ongoing escalation.