The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a security advisory this Friday regarding a "potentially hazardous situation" in the Maiquetía Flight Information Region (SVZM).

The official document, identified as NOTAM A0012/25, advises civil aviation operators to exercise caution when operating within this airspace due to a worsening security situation and heightened military activity in or around Venezuela.

According to the advisory, current threats could pose a potential risk to aircraft at all altitudes. This encompasses not only overflight operations but also the arrival and departure phases of flight, as well as aircraft and airports on the ground within the Maiquetía FIR.

Operators are directed to refer to background information notices for additional details on threat concerns for U.S. civil aviation operations in the affected airspace via the FAA's official channels.

Mandatory Operational Requirements

As a precautionary measure, the FAA implemented a strict requirement for operators planning flights in the affected area. They must provide at least 72-hour advance notice of planned flights to the agency. This notification must include specific flight details and be sent to the designated email address (faawatch@faa.gov).

Furthermore, flight crews and operators are instructed to report any safety or security incidents observed or experienced while operating in the affected airspace to the FAA's Washington Operations Center immediately.

The advisory remains effective from November 21, 2025, until February 19, 2026.