# Extension of the Prohibition Against Certain Flights in the Kabul Flight Information Region (FIR) (OAKX)
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2025-07-01 · Effective 2025-07-01 · 90 FR 27981
## Document
- **Document number:** 2025-12247
- **Category:** other
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 90 FR 27981
- **Publication date:** 2025-07-01
- **Effective date:** 2025-07-01
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2023-1415
## Abstract

This action extends the prohibition against certain flight operations in the Kabul Flight Information Region (FIR) (OAKX) by all: U.S. air carriers; U.S. commercial operators; persons exercising the privileges of an airman certificate issued by the FAA, except when such persons are operating U.S.-registered aircraft for a foreign air carrier; and operators of U.S.-registered civil aircraft, except when the operator of such aircraft is a foreign air carrier, for an additional three years, from July 25, 2025, to July 25, 2028. FAA finds this action necessary to address continuing risks to persons and aircraft engaged in such flight operations.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/01/2025-12247/extension-of-the-prohibition-against-certain-flights-in-the-kabul-flight-information-region-fir-oakx)
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