Aviation Authorities Lift Temporary Closure for Civil Flight Operations
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) and relevant aviation authorities have issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) to open the 32 airports across northern and western parts of the country, which were closed for civil flight operations amid soaring tensions between India and Pakistan.
“Attention Flyers; reference notice issued for temporary closure of 32 Airports for civil Aircraft operations till 05:29 hrs of 15 May 2025.It is informed that these Airports are now available for civil Aircraft operations with immediate effect. It is recommended for travellers to check flight status directly with Airlines and monitor Airline’s websites for regular updates,” AAI said in a statement.
The Civil Aviation regulator DGCA also stated that the airports are now fully operational for civil aviation movements.
After the NOTAM was issued, Chandigarh Airport announced that flight services to and from Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport have resumed as of 10:30 AM on 12th May 2025.
After New Delhi and Islamabad announced a ceasefire, the night across Jammu and Kashmir and along the International Border remained “largely peaceful” on Sunday, in a first after India’s Operation Sindoor on May 7.
Amid the tensions, thirty-two airports across northern and western parts of the country, including Srinagar and Amritsar, were closed for civilian flight operations till May 15, as announced by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on May 9.
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) and relevant aviation authorities on Saturday issued a series of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) announcing the temporary closure of 32 airports across northern and western India for all civil flight operations.
Which Airports Were Closed?
- Kangra (Gaggal)
- Kullu Manali (Bhuntar)
- Rajkot (Hirasar)
