Poland will impose restrictions on flights in its eastern airspace beginning September 10, according to an announcement by the country's Armed Forces Operational Command. The limitations will remain in effect through December 9, 2026.
The restricted zone, designated EP R134, will replace the existing EP R131 restriction. It will cover airspace from ground level to flight level 95, approximately 3 kilometers in altitude. Commercial passenger aircraft operating at higher altitudes will not be affected by these measures.
During nighttime hours—from sunset to sunrise—a complete flight ban will be enforced within the zone. Military aircraft and flights coordinated with the Air Operations Center for takeoffs and landings at Depułtycze-Królewskie airport will be exempt from the nighttime prohibition.
During daytime hours, flights will also face restrictions. Piloted aircraft may operate under specific conditions, including submission of a flight plan, possession of a functioning transponder, and continuous radio contact with relevant authorities.
Poland's air navigation services agency published the restrictions in a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) with the designation D6372/26. The decision was made at the request of the Armed Forces Operational Command to protect Polish airspace amid ongoing conflict in neighboring Ukraine.