Due to flooding - Overflight ban for Oldenburg extended until January 15
The ban on flying in the airspace above the city of Oldenburg and neighboring areas has been extended due to the ongoing flooding. The ban up to an altitude of 1000 feet (around 300 meters) is to apply up to and including 15 January, as the city announced on Wednesday. The German air traffic control zone has a radius of 9.26 kilometers. All aircraft are affected, including private planes and drones. The airspace is to be reserved for operational and reconnaissance flights.
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- DFS, the German air traffic control authority, has issued an overflight ban for aircraft, including drones, in the aviation and air sports sector, due to the flooding in Oldenburg, extending the flight ban until January 15.
- The recent flooding in Lower Saxony has caused significant disruptions to air traffic, leading to the extension of the flight ban above Oldenburg by DFS for both commercial and private aviation.
- The extended flight ban, affecting areas within a 9.26-kilometer radius of Oldenburg, has left local drone enthusiasts disappointed, as they are unable to fly their devices due to the overflight ban.
- The aviation and air sports community in Oldenburg has been impacted by the ongoing flood situation, with the DFS-imposed flight ban affecting both commercial and recreational flights in the affected airspace.
- With the overflight ban in place, rescue and reconnaissance flights are now the primary focus in Oldenburg's airspace, as floodwaters continue to impact the city and neighboring areas.
Source: www.stern.de
