The Ministry of Transport announced on Sunday a significant increase in aircraft crossing, landing, and departing Iraqi airspace, reflecting the growing stability and expansion of the airspace for civil aviation.
According to the Ministry’s media office, this increase is part of a broader plan implemented by the General Company for Air Navigation. The plan has expanded civilian airspace, reducing military airspace, and resulted in a rise in aircraft crossings to 600-650 per day.
In its effort to further improve air navigation, the Ministry of Transport is working on a plan to contract with international companies to purchase two new radars—one for the western region and another for Basra Airport. This will enhance air traffic management and improve monitoring and control of Iraqi airspace.
The statement also mentioned that New Zealand-based aviation safety company Radiola confirmed the safety and efficiency of Iraq’s landing navigation systems. As part of ongoing upgrades, Baghdad International Airport is installing a new Instrument Landing System (ILS) alongside the existing system, ensuring the highest standards of safety and accuracy for landing and takeoff operations.