- NEW DELHI — The Airports Authority of India (AAI) and relevant aviation
authorities have 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, effective till May 14.
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- The closure “corresponds to 0529 IST on 15th May 2025,
due to operational reasons,” said the Ministry of Civil Aviation in its latest
update in the early morning hours.
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- The following airports are affected by the NOTAM — Adhampur,
Ambala, Amritsar, Awantipur, Bathinda, Bhuj, Bikaner, Chandigarh, Halwara,
Hindon, Jaisalmer, Jammu, Jamnagar, Jodhpur, Kandla, Kangra (Gaggal), Keshod
Kishangarh, Kullu Manali (Bhuntar), Leh, Ludhiana, Mundra, Naliya, Pathankot
Patiala, Porbandar, Rajkot (Hirasar), Sarsawa, Shimla, Srinagar, Thoise and
Uttarlai.
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- All civil flight activities at these airports will remain
suspended during this period. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has also
extended the temporary closure of 25 segments of Air Traffic Service (ATS)
routes within the Delhi and Mumbai Flight Information Regions (FIRs) due to
operational reasons.
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- “As per NOTAM G0555/25 (which replaces G0525/25), the 25
route segments will remain unavailable from ground level to unlimited altitude until
2359 UTC on 14th May 2025 (which corresponds to 0529 IST on 15th May 2025),”
said the ministry.
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- “Airlines and flight operators have been advised to plan
alternate routings as per current air traffic advisories.
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- The temporary closure is being managed in coordination
with relevant ATC units to ensure safety and minimise disruption, the ministry
added.
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- Leading carrier Air India said that in the prevailing
situation, “we urge all travellers to stay informed”.
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- “Following a notification from aviation authorities on
continued closure of multiple airports in India, Air India flights to and from
these 9 airports - Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar,
Chandigarh and Rajkot are being cancelled till 0529 hours on 15 May. However,
this is an evolving situation, and we request customers to check our official
social media handles for latest updates,” said the airline.
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- In line with the orders from the Bureau of Civil Aviation
Security to enhance security measures at airports across the country, customers
are advised to arrive at their respective airports at least three hours prior
to scheduled departure to ensure smooth check-in and boarding. Check-in closes
75 minutes before departure.
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- “As per the advisory issued by Delhi airport, customers
should prepare for additional time at security checkpoints and cooperate with
the airline and security staff for smooth processing. We advise all passengers
to check their flight status on our website before heading to the airport,” Air
India further stated.