FL280 in Afghanistan??

[buzzc152]

Hi

A non pilot friend of mine was on a flight out of Afghanistan recently. She said that apparently civil flights are limited to max FL280 in afghan airspace and wanted to know why. I suggested it's some military restriction but it's o ly a guess. Anyone know the answer ?

[DBate]

Have crossed Afghanistan airspace above FL280 several times. Unless there has been a change recently (have not been in the area during the last 3 months), I don't know what your friend is talking about.

Cheers,
DBate

[Intruder]

If landing in Afghanistan, normally FL280 at the FIR boundary inbound. You will also usually be restricted to FL280 outbound until you get clearance from Karachi or whoever.

[MarkerInbound]

I've heard the drones have a block altitude allotted to them. Going in or out it's 280 at/till the FIR. Perhaps an overflight is above the block.