Niger Republic has reinforced its prohibition on flights originating from Nigeria, as reiterated in a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by its airspace management authority.
The NOTAM clarified that while flights from Nigeria are not permitted to land in Niger, commercial flights passing over Nigerien airspace without landing are exempt from this restriction.
The airspace remains open to all national and international commercial flights, except for flights to or from Nigeria. However, commercial flights transiting through Nigerien airspace must ensure that ADB-B or Radar transponders remain active for surveillance and communication purposes.
Additionally, Niger’s airspace is closed to military, operational, and special flights, except those authorized by competent authorities. This directive applies specifically to flights between Niger and Nigeria and does not nullify any existing NOTAMs.
This move aligns with Nigeria’s reinstatement of its ban on flights to and from Niger, following an ECOWAS resolution. The decision comes amid recent developments, including the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from ECOWAS to form their own confederation.
