Details of the flight restrictions
1. general regulations for the areas concerned
During the activation times all flights not participating in the exercise are prohibited. Exceptions apply for:
- State aircraft
- Police flights
- Rescue and disaster control flights
- Ambulance flights
- Flights according to instrument flight rules (IFR) with the prior authorisation of the responsible Air traffic control centre
Pilots can use a Permission to fly through about Radiotelephony enquire.
2. activation times of the restricted flight areas
The exercise takes place over two days:
- 18 February 2025
- 20 February 2025
- In each case from 08:00 UTC to 12:00 UTC
3 Affected airspaces and coordinates
Various temporary flight restriction areas will be set up for the "MAGDAY 02-25" exercise:
Flight restriction area "ED-R MAGDAY Fight" (FL100 - FL660)
- This area extends over parts of German airspace with transitions to the French and Luxembourg borders.
- Exact coordinates are given in the official announcement.
Flight restriction area "ED-R MAGDAY Admin" (FL100 - FL660)
- Covers a large area in the south of Germany with Centres across Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria.
- This area is mainly used for organisational and logistical support for the military exercise.
Flight restriction area "ED-R MAGDAY Corridor Low/Medium/High" (FL110 - FL150, FL270 - FL280, FL430 - FL450)
- Defines corridors at different altitudes for the planned flight movements of the military exercise.
- These corridors extend over several FIRs and enable controlled air operations within the exercise period.
Legal consequences of non-compliance
Pilots who do not comply with the above flight restrictions must be punished with Criminal law consequences calculate.
- Violations of the ordered flight restrictions are penalised in accordance with Section 62 of the Air Traffic Act.
- In addition to possible Fines may also lead to further legal proceedings come.
Conclusion and recommendations for pilots
The establishment of these restricted flight areas is a Necessary measureto ensure the safety of air traffic during the military exercise.
Pilots should take the following measures:
- Check NOTAMs thoroughly before every flightto ensure that planned routes do not pass through the exercise areas.
- Apply for a transit permitif a flight through the affected airspace is unavoidable.
- Plan alternative flight routesto avoid delays or detours.
- Follow ATC instructions exactlyespecially in the neighbouring airspaces.
The military exercise "MAGDAY 02-25" requires a dedicated flight planning and increased attention of pilots in the affected regions. An early study of the airspace structure and detailed flight preparation are essential in order to ensure safe and smooth flights.
Source references:
NFL (the link requires a subscription to Eisenschmidt)
