Routine Message: Possible Sonic Booms in Ankara (U.S. Embassy Ankara, May 8, 2026)

Location: Ankara, Türkiye, May 8, 2026

Event: Turkish authorities announced that planned and controlled flight operations will be carried out in the Ankara vicinity between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026.

A statement from the Ankara Governorship advised that during the aforementioned flight operations, aircraft would be flying at supersonic speeds (above the speed of sound). Consequently, loud noises could be generated from the flight activity.

Actions to Take:

• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Monitor local media for updates.
• Refer to our website for the latest Alerts and Messages for U.S. citizens.
• Review the International Travel Checklist .

Assistance:

Mission Türkiye American Citizen Services Contact Page

State Department – Consular Affairs: 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444

Country Information:

Türkiye Country Page 

Türkiye Travel Advisory 

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