You think that it is possible to go anywhere in the world only by plane. This is not the case, there are many areas where airplanes are prohibited while there are also places where there are no restrictions but pilots avoid passing through them. The reasons may be different such as environmental or security related.
The following places are being mentioned where flights are either restricted or face risks.
Kaaba, Mecca
Mecca is one of the holiest places in Islam and as its custodian, the Saudi government takes the safety of Mecca and its people very seriously. In addition to deciding who can enter the city, she also manages the heavy security of the cities’ airspace. The only exception is helicopters, which are occasionally allowed to fly over the city for news or security purposes.
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu was the seat of an ancient civilization that existed in the 15th-16th centuries. The site of Machu Picchu is vast and includes extensive ancient building structures, a cemetery and a shrine. People from all over the world come to Machu Picchu on vacation and helicopters are often used for this. The Peruvian government has declared a no-fly zone around Machu Picchu for low-flying helicopters.
The Taj Mahal
A symbol of the Mughal Empire of yore, the Taj Mahal has long been one of the world’s most popular tourist attractions. In 2015, both archaeologists and the Taj Mahal’s security service requested the government to establish an official no-fly zone to strictly protect the site, and in 2019 the Taj Mahal became a no-fly zone.
Washington DC
Washington DC, USA is home to all major government facilities, buildings including the White House, the Houses of Congress and many museums and monuments. Washington, DC is one of those places with very restricted airspace.
North Korea
Although some airlines fly over North Korea, the unpredictable nature of the country’s airspace and the lack of communication with other countries’ aviation authorities prevent most countries from using its airspace. goes
Ukraine
One of the consequences of the Russian attack on Ukraine is the ban on civilian flights in and out of the country. The Russians attacked Ukraine in early 2022, to which Ukraine immediately responded by closing access to its airspace.
Nepal
One of the most difficult aspects of being a good pilot is flying the aircraft in all kinds of weather and environmental conditions and undoubtedly one of the biggest challenges is flying through the mountainous regions of Nepal. The highest peak in the world is Mount Everest with an altitude of 8,848 meters, meaning other commercial airlines cannot fly below flight level (FL310). But modern aircraft designed for long altitude flights are an exception.
Disneyland and Disney World
It may sound strange but it is a fact that the world famous public entertainment places Disneyland and Disney World are no fly zones. Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, both Disneyland and Disney World have been declared official no-fly zones. The no-fly zone extends over a 3-mile radius from both parks and ranges up to 3,000 feet in elevation. Both manned and autopilot aircraft, including drones, are prohibited from flying within it.
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