Aviation Overview

Red Sea Approach

FIRs: OYSC, HHAA, HECC

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Risk Score

High Risk
Daily Flights

~400

Global Traffic Share

3%

Key Airlines

Saudia, Ethiopian Airlines, flydubai

Strategic Overview

The Red Sea approach corridor covers airspace near Yemen and the Horn of Africa. Houthi activity creates cross-domain risk affecting both maritime and aviation operations.

Primary Risks

Houthi missile/drone threat
GPS spoofing
Airspace closures

Threat Drivers

Houthi anti-aviation threat
Yemen airspace closed
Cross-domain maritime/aviation risk