Flight Information Region (FIR)

Flight Information Region (FIR)

What is a Flight Information Region (FIR)?

Structuring Airspace for Safety and Efficiency

A Flight Information Region (FIR) is a airspace segment providing flight information and alert services.

Flight Information Region (FIR) is a specified region of airspace in which a flight information service and an alerting service (ALRS) are provided.

• ICAO Delegated Control: Operational control is delegated by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to a specific country.
• Flight Information and Alerting Services: Provides essential services for the safety and management of flights within the region.
• Geographical and Operational Boundaries: Defined by geographical boundaries for managing air traffic.

Flight Information Regions are key areas of airspace management, ensuring safe and efficient flight operations through information and alert services.