- The IAA has expanded the no-fly zone over Dublin into a Temporary Restricted Area
- Restrictions run from 09:00 UTC on 11 November to 12:00 UTC on 14 November 2026
- The zone covers much of Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare and Meath
- Airspace is restricted from the surface up to Flight Level 100
- An Garda Síochána has deployed a Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System
The Irish Aviation Authority has expanded the no-fly zone over Dublin into a widespread Temporary Restricted Area to safeguard back-to-back European summits hosted in the capital this week. The restrictions are active from 09:00 UTC on Wednesday 11 November until 12:00 UTC on Saturday 14 November 2026, locking down local airspace for roughly 75 consecutive hours. The zone covers much of Counties Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare and Meath, stretching into parts of the Irish Sea.
Airspace is restricted from the surface up to Flight Level 100, approximately 10,000 feet. This is higher than previous summit restrictions in Dublin which typically capped security airspace at 4,000 to 5,000 feet. The expansion follows a series of hoax security threats earlier in the month. An Garda Síochána has deployed an advanced Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System to detect, trace and intercept unauthorised drone incursions.
General aviation, flight training, leisure aircraft, private charters and rockets are banned from the zone with all prior civilian flight exemptions temporarily voided. Airspace access is limited to State aircraft, the Irish Coast Guard, emergency medical helicopters and pre-authorised operations cleared by the Department of Justice. Regular scheduled arrivals and departures at Dublin Airport and Weston Airport continue under controlled conditions. The restriction coincides with the largest policing operation in the history of the Irish State, with more than 50 international delegations attending the European Political Community summit on 12 November and an informal meeting of the European Council on 13 November.
