Airspace restrictions G-7 summit in Evian
France will host the 2026 G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains from June 15 to 17, 2026.
During this period, airspace will be restricted for visual air traffic, non-commercial instrument flight traffic and unmanned aircraft in western Switzerland. The airfields of La Cöte (LSGP), Montricher (LSTR), Bex (LSGB) and Yverdon-les-Bains (LSGY) will be closed. The restrictions will apply from Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 13:00 LT, until Thursday, June 18, 2026, 03:00 local time.
This is currently a maximum framework. The periods for activating and deactivating the exclusion zone will be announced by NOTAM and will apply in accordance with the regulations in force on French territory.
According to the latest information, the exclusion zone will be activated as follows:
- Wed, June 10 and Thu, June 11, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Fri, June 12, 2026, from 09.00 to 12.00 a.m.
- There are no restrictions on Sat, June 13 and Sun, June 14.
- The exclusion zone will then be activated from Monday, June 15, in the morning until Thursday, June 18, 03:00 LT.
Commercial IFR and VFR civil flights to and from Payerne (LSMP) are permitted. Flights at Môtiers (LSTO), Ecuvillens (LSGE) and Saanen (LSGK) aerodromes are permitted, subject to compliance with defined routes.
Please note that the above restrictions may be tightened or relaxed at any time depending on the situation. It is therefore essential to check the current NOTAM.
12.06.2026 10h48 un avion vient d'être escorté à la Blécherette par un super puma et un FA 18 !!!
I hardly believe that these restrictions will actually prevent terrorists from carrying out an attack. In my view, that's ridiculous. If you look at Germany, threatening drones were not even shot down at airports - people were afraid that falling parts could pose a danger to people. This means that no aircraft that is in this airspace illegally will be shot down.... .... So why the restriction???
Nonsensical restrictions that cost the taxpayer a lot of money should be abolished.
Bonsoir,
Le lundi 15 Juin, la restriction sera appliquée "au matin" ...
As for the other days, is it possible to have a precise time?
Bonjour,
Je suis un Parapentiste dans le Val d'Illiez et vole régulièrement entre Champery et Val d'Illiez en dessous de 2000 m d'altitude !
Suis-je soumis aux restrictions de l'espace aérien suisse dû au manifestation du G7 à Evian ?????
Si Mon décollage de vol libre se trouve à 1400 m et Attero à 900 m dans la vallée du val D'illiez ??
En attendant une réponse de votre part , recevez mes meilleures salutations
Yves Boone
Yes, within the designated area the restrictions also apply to hang gliders without exceptions.
Oui, dans la zone délimitée, les restrictions s'appliquent également aux planeurs de pente, sans exception.
At the Evian G8 in 2003, the operation of the LSTR could have been maintained. Why was the solution that was built in its time not postponed until 2026?
Why does the regulation make a distinction between commercial and non-commercial flights to Payerne? Are commercial flights carried out by private companies (e.g. on a platform subject to the PPR) considered more dangerous than those carried out under the AOC? For what reasons?
Etrange et regrettable...
Due to the current situation, the French authorities had asked Switzerland not to grant any exemptions, unlike in 2003.
According to the authorities, commercial flights are easier to monitor, which is why this decision was made.
In view of the current situation, the French authorities have asked Switzerland not to grant any exceptions, contrary to what happened in 2003.
According to the authorities, commercial traffic is more easy to survey, which explains this decision.
Petite question,
Why does France apply fewer restrictions?
Annecy (LFLP)reste ouvert aux vols VFR non commerciaux
Merci pour votre retour
Cordialement
A restricted area of 25NM has been imposed around both Lausanne and Evian. In addition, the area around Geneva Airport is also restricted. Annecy airport is further away and is therefore not subject to any restrictions. The same regulations apply in Switzerland and France.
A restricted access zone of 25 NM has been put in place around the two localities of Lausanne and Évian. In addition, the zone around Geneva airport is also subject to restrictions. The Annecy airfield, which is more remote, is not subject to these restrictions. The same regulations apply in Switzerland and France.