Event Brief
China creates Italy-sized no-fly zone around Beijing
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 1:11 PM ET
Summary: China is establishing a permanent “Special Restricted Area” around Beijing that closes airspace from ground to unlimited altitude for all flights except commercial airlines, approved business flights, and emergency services. The 600-kilometre-wide circle takes effect Sept 20 and covers Beijing, Tianjin, much of Hebei and parts of several other provinces, affecting about 100 million people and dozens of airports.
WHO: Beijing airspace control authorities
WHAT: A “Special Restricted Area” no-fly zone is being implemented around Beijing, restricting most flights.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026
WHERE: Beijing, China
WHY: No specific cause for the airspace restrictions was reported in the article.
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