11
Jun 2026
7:18 UTC
Kuwait Alert (UPDATE): Authorities announce return to normal air traffic after temporary closure during morning hours of June 11; continue avoiding all travel
Current Situation:
- Kuwait’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation announced the reopening of its airspace and return to normal air traffic operations following Iranian strikes during the early morning hours (local time) on June 11.
- Authorities confirmed a full return to normal operational activity at the Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and the resumption of flights.
- The Directorate confirmed that it is closely monitoring the situation to ensure safety and security in its airspace, calling on travelers to follow official channels for the latest updates.
Source: Kuwait DGCA
Recommendations:
- Those operating or residing in Kuwait on June 11 and over the coming days are advised to remain cognizant of the reopening of the airspace and remain abreast of further instructions by authorities.
- It is advised to reconfirm travel itineraries with flight operators and airlines.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
High
AFFECTED AREA
Nationwide; Kuwait
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Extreme
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
Current Situation:
- Kuwait’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation announced the reopening of its airspace and return to normal air traffic operations following Iranian strikes during the early morning hours (local time) on June 11.
- Authorities confirmed a full return to normal operational activity at the Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and the resumption of flights.
- The Directorate confirmed that it is closely monitoring the situation to ensure safety and security in its airspace, calling on travelers to follow official channels for the latest updates.
Source: Kuwait DGCA
Recommendations:
- Those operating or residing in Kuwait on June 11 and over the coming days are advised to remain cognizant of the reopening of the airspace and remain abreast of further instructions by authorities.
- It is advised to reconfirm travel itineraries with flight operators and airlines.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
High
AFFECTED AREA
Nationwide; Kuwait
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Extreme
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
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MaritimePersian Gulf Alert (UPDATE): UKMTO’s JMIC continues to categorize threat level in region as ‘Severe’ as of June 15; continue to avoid all travel
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Air StrikeMENA Alert (UPDATE): IDF strike on Beirut’s Dahiyeh on June 14 places onus on Iran to respond, fuels risk of escalation; continue to monitor regional developments
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Armed ConflictMENA Alert (UPDATE): President Trump announces that he ‘cancelled’ scheduled strikes against Iran during evening hours of June 11; continue to monitor regional developments amid elevated tensions
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Armed ConflictMENA Alert (UPDATE): President Trump threatens additional strikes on Iran ‘tonight’ on June 11; continue to monitor regional developments amid elevated tensions