No runway shutdown at Srinagar airport, AAI withdraws order
Authorities withdrew a proposed runway closure notice, keeping daytime flights open while night maintenance continues until October 2026.
- On Saturday, July 4, 2026, Srinagar International Airport withdrew its proposed Notice to Airmen for full runway closures, ensuring uninterrupted daytime flight operations throughout the year.
- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu last month, successfully advocating for cancellation of the disruptive closure plan.
- Rauf Tramboo, president of the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India, warned the plan risked significant cancellations and scheduling complications during peak tourist season in Kashmir Valley.
- Airport authorities confirmed operations will continue daily from 8 am to 5 pm, though essential night-time runway maintenance and resurfacing work will remain in place until October 2026.
- The ongoing infrastructure upgrade, which began in April, aims to enhance long-term capacity at Srinagar Airport, with operational arrangements beyond September contingent on the project's continued progress.
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No full runway shutdown at Srinagar airport this year, says airport authorities
Srinagar, Jul 4 (PTI) Srinagar International Airport on Saturday withdrew its proposed NOTAM for full a runway closure to carry out repairs and maintenance, ensuring uninterrupted daytime flight operations this year. In an operational update posted on X, the airport said there would be no full airfield closure during 2026. “Passengers are advised that there […]
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