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#ARML2608537AEstablishment of Temporary Restricted Zone 'ZIT MARTIGUES'

🇫🇷France··Other·Medium Impact·View source ↗

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The law establishes a temporary restricted zone, named 'ZIT MARTIGUES', in the Martigues area of Bouches-du-Rhône for military reasons related to the protection of the port of Martigues. This zone will be active from March 31, 2026, to May 1, 2026, and prohibits unauthorized aircraft entry. Certain exceptions apply, including military operations and authorized flights at least 48 hours in advance. The law also outlines the services provided within the restricted airspace and ensures that users are informed about the regulation through aeronautical information.

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Key Changes

  • Creation of the temporary restricted zone 'ZIT MARTIGUES'
  • Defined operational limits for the restricted zone including lateral and vertical boundaries
  • Established conditions under which aircraft may enter the restricted zone

Obligations

What this law requires

high

Prohibit unauthorized aircraft entry into ZIT MARTIGUES (circular zone of 2.78 km radius centered on 43°21'00"N - 004°59'00"E, from surface to 640 meters altitude) from March 31, 2026 at 06:00 UTC to May 1, 2026 at 23:59 UTC

All aircraft operators and air traffic control services
prohibition
high

Grant clearance from Istres air traffic control for aircraft departing from or arriving at Istres le Tubé aerodrome to penetrate ZIT MARTIGUES

Istres air traffic control organism
operational
high

Permit military, customs, police, search and rescue, firefighting, and medical transport aircraft to penetrate ZIT MARTIGUES only when executing their missions and when the mission does not allow circumnavigation of the zone

Military, customs, police, search and rescue, firefighting, and medical transport authorities
operational
high

Require aircraft seeking authorization to penetrate ZIT MARTIGUES to submit requests to the Maritime Prefecture of Toulon with a minimum advance notice of 48 hours

Aircraft operators and owners seeking zone penetration authorization
licensing
medium

Disable or restrict the VFR transit route 'SW-SD' within the Istres CTR (Control Traffic Region) during the ZIT MARTIGUES activation period

Istres air traffic control service
operational

Affected Parties

Aviation users in the Martigues regionMilitary and emergency service aircraft operating in the area

Tags

aviation,military,airspace regulation