The Polish Air Navigation Services Agency (PANSA) is introducing a new restricted flight zone, EP R130, in the eastern part of the country along the borders with Ukraine and Belarus. The special regime takes effect on March 10, 2026, and will remain in place for three months at the request of military command to strengthen state security. The restrictions apply to airspace from ground level up to an altitude of approximately three kilometers, meaning high-altitude transit flights for civil aviation will continue their routes unchanged.
During nighttime hours, a total ban on all aviation activity is in effect within the designated area, except for flights by security forces and pre-approved operations at Depułtycze Królewskie airport. During the day, private pilots and drone operators must strictly adhere to regulations, which include filing a flight plan, maintaining an active transponder, and staying in constant radio contact with controllers. State aviation, medical transport, and rescue services retain the right to unobstructed passage.
The new zone replaces the previously active EP R129 and introduces strict liability for rule violations. Any aircraft is required to land within 25 minutes upon the request of a coordinator. The regulator emphasizes that these measures are essential for the effective monitoring of border-area skies and the prevention of potential incidents.