#ARML2616611ATemporary No-Fly Zone “ZIT CONCORDE” Created Over Paris for 14 July 2026 Ceremonies
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This order creates a temporary no-fly zone over central Paris to protect the 14 July 2026 ceremonies. The zone covers a 15 km radius around Paris, from the ground up to flight level 85, and will be active on 9, 10 and 13 July from 10:00 to 15:30 UTC, and on 14 July from 06:00 to 12:30 UTC. Most local VFR flights, departures, arrivals and transits will be suspended at Paris-Le Bourget, Charles de Gaulle, Orly and Issy-les-Moulineaux during activation periods, with possible additional regulation or temporary suspension at other nearby airports. Airlines, business aviation operators, helicopter services, drone operators and emergency/public safety missions should plan routes and permissions in advance, maintain radio contact and active transponders, and seek C2A2 approval where an exception is needed.
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Key Changes
- Creates a temporary no-fly zone called “ZIT CONCORDE” over Paris for the 14 July 2026 security operation.
- Sets activation periods on 9, 10, 13 and 14 July 2026, with restrictions from the surface up to flight level 85.
- Suspends most local VFR operations at key Paris airports and allows only limited exceptions for controlled, defense, emergency, rescue and public safety flights.
Obligations
What this law requires
Do not penetrate the temporary prohibited zone “ZIT CONCORDE” within a 15 km radius of 48°51′30″N, 002°20′30″E, from the surface to flight level 85, during the activation periods, unless the flight falls within an expressly permitted exception.
Aircraft operating in general air traffic IFR, military air traffic I, or military air traffic T within the ZIT CONCORDE must follow the instructions of the usual air traffic control authority.
VFR general air traffic and military V flights conducting urgent assistance, rescue, or public safety missions may enter the ZIT CONCORDE only if the mission cannot be rerouted around the zone and prior authorization is obtained from the Cellule de Coordination de l'Activité Aérienne (C2A2) by telephone.
Each authorized VFR or military V flight for urgent assistance, rescue, public safety, or defence missions must be confirmed by telephone with C2A2 before takeoff.
VFR general air traffic and military V flights conducting missions for the benefit of Defence may enter the ZIT CONCORDE only if authorized by C2A2.