The ED-R zone \"Reichenhall\" is located south of Traunstein near the German-Austrian border and covers a large area in the foothills of the Alps. The coordinates describe an irregular polygon that includes the following locations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Lateral boundary<\/strong> is based on eleven defined points with precise geographical coordinates. A visualisation of the zone is available in common flight planning apps and in the updated ICAO maps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Vertical expansion<\/strong> ranges from FL110 (approx. 3,350 m MSL)<\/strong> until FL150 (approx. 4,570 m MSL)<\/strong> and therefore only affects upper airspace. VFR traffic is therefore not directly affected, unless visual flights in the high mountains reach these altitudes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The zone is activated on a total of eight days in July 2025<\/strong>in the early morning hours until the afternoon:<\/p>\n\n\n\n During this period, the area is generally closed to civilian flights, with a few exceptions. The activation is carried out by NOTAM<\/strong>which should be viewed on a daily basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Flight movements within the ED-R \"Reichenhall\" are only permitted during the activation times. after prior authorisation<\/strong> permitted by the responsible air traffic control centre - typically Munich Radar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Only authorised flights are permitted:<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the vertical extent of the zone is limited exclusively to the FL110 to FL150<\/strong> restricted, VFR flights are usually Not affected<\/strong>. Only visual flights in high mountains or special high-altitude missions (e.g. weather balloons, gliding in wave updrafts) could be restricted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Controlled IFR traffic, in particular between Austria and southern Germany<\/strong>must expect re-routing, staggering adjustments or waiting times. DFS and Eurocontrol will publish corresponding route alternatives. Flights on the following routes could be particularly affected to and from Salzburg, Innsbruck or Munich<\/strong> be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The new ED-R \"Reichenhall\" is a typical example of how military exercises can selectively interfere with civil air traffic - especially in the complex airspace of south-east Bavaria. For IFR flights, this means increased attention and precise flight planning, while VFR traffic remains largely unaffected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The measure also shows that if you want to fly safely, you must always be informed about daily airspace restrictions - and stay in close contact with DFS, ATC and the flight planning services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nTemporal activation - several days of intensive use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nConclusion: Temporary zone with considerable relevance for upper airspace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n