23/04/2026
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23/04/2026
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KUWAIT CITY, April 23: The Director General of Civil Aviation, Sheikh Engineer Hamoud Mubarak Hamoud Al-Sabah, announced the reopening of airspace at Kuwait International Airport starting today, Thursday, following a “temporary and precautionary” suspension of air traffic since February 28 due to regional developments.
In a statement, Sheikh Hamoud said the move was carried out in coordination with relevant international authorities to ensure the resumption of operations in line with the highest safety and security standards. He added that the step is part of a carefully planned, phased approach to gradually restore air traffic, paving the way for full airport operations in the near future.
He noted that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has completed its assessment of damage to certain airport facilities resulting from the Iranian attack and affiliated armed groups. Technical teams have already begun maintenance and repair work on operational equipment and infrastructure to ensure full readiness.
The initial phase of operations will include selected destinations based on operational priorities that guarantee safety, with continuous evaluation before expanding to broader phases, he said.
He stated that the initial phase of operations will include selected terminals based on operational priorities to ensure safety, with each stage continuously evaluated before moving to broader phases. He added that flights will resume gradually starting from Sunday 26th April, from passenger terminals (T4) and (T5) to specific destinations. He also praised the efforts of Civil Aviation staff and all government agencies working at Kuwait International Airport for their high efficiency in managing this exceptional phase and accelerating the restoration of operational readiness.
Sheikh Hamoud praised the efforts of all personnel at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and other government agencies operating at Kuwait International Airport for their efficiency in managing the exceptional situation and accelerating the restoration of operational readiness.
He also expressed sincere appreciation to Saudi Arabia for its cooperation and support in facilitating the operation of Kuwaiti carriers through its airports, highlighting the strong fraternal ties between the two countries.
He further commended the support of Gulf Cooperation Council countries and their coordination on unified airspace during the crisis, which helped maintain the continuity of regional air traffic.
Sheikh Hamoud also acknowledged the backing of the political leadership, noting that it played a key role in overcoming the repercussions of the crisis and expediting the recovery and resumption of airport operations.