The FAA today rescinded a Notam it issued on Saturday prohibiting all U.S. airlines, commercial operators and pilots from flying into Turkey until September 1, following a failed military coup in Turkey on Friday. The FAA said it would review its position by August 15, and it did so today after the situation in Turkey quickly restabilized following the failed coup.
According to flight planning firm Flight Service Bureau, the ban had applied to all airports within the Istanbul flight information region (FIR) and the Ankara FIR, which together cover the entire country. It did not prohibit entry into the FIRs or overflying Turkey.
In addition, the FAA had banned direct flights between Turkey and any U.S. airport. These direct flights are once again permitted, following the agency's cancellation of the Notam today.