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# LIBYA: Transport Ministry reports Unprecedented Demand from International Airlines to use Libyan Airspace
- URL: https://insideaviation.news/libya-transport-ministry-reports-unprecedented-demand-from-international-airlines-to-use-libyan-airspace/
- Published: 2026-10-28T08:30:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-28T08:29:59.000Z
- Description: TRIPOLI, Libya: Ministry of Transport announced Monday an unprecedented surge in demand from international airlines for overflight permits. Overflight permit requests rose to 61,968 flights per month from November for the 2026-2027 winter season, up from no more than 2,000 per month previously.
- Author: Inside Aviation News
- Tags: Libya, ICAO, Tripoli, aviation safety

TRIPOLI, Libya

- Libya Ministry of Transport announced Monday an unprecedented surge in demand from international airlines for overflight permits.
- Overflight permit requests rose to 61,968 flights per month from November for the 2026-2027 winter season, up from no more than 2,000 per month previously.

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Libyan Airspace Upper & Lower (LYCAA)

- The ministry said the rise reflects Libyan airspace importance as a gateway connecting continents and [cited an ICAO circular on October 23, 2026 lifting security warnings.](https://insideaviation.news/libya-icao-lifts-2013-and-2015-airspace-safety-warnings/)
- Airlines are willing to resume using Libyan airspace as a preferred route, potentially increasing treasury revenues from overflights.
- The ministry stressed the need to improve aviation facilities readiness to handle increased traffic.

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