Himachal Pradesh: Kangra airport authority announced that it will remain closed for all civilian flights till May 15
Dharamshala: Kangra Airport authorities said Saturday that all civilian planes will not be able to use the airport until May 15 (5:29 AM) due to the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan after Operation Sindoor. However, “any military activities” will be permitted to use the airport, according to the authorities.
According to airport director Dhirendra Singh, “security at the airport has been increased, and the airport is available for any military activities.” He also informed the media that the airport is closed for all civilian activities until May 15.
In a series of warnings to airmen (NOTAMs) earlier Friday, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and other pertinent aviation agencies announced that 32 airports in Northern and Western India will be temporarily closed to all civil aircraft operations. For operational reasons, the NOTAM is in force from May 9, 2025, until May 14, 2025 (0529 IST on May 15, 2025).
Adhampur, Ambala, Amritsar, Awantipur, Bathinda, Bhuj, Bikaner, Chandigarh, Halwara, Hindon, Jaisalmer, Leh, Ludhiana, Mundra, Naliya, Pathankot, Patiala, Rajkot (Hirasar), Sarsawa, Shimla, Srinagar, Thoise, and Uttarlai are among the 32 airports on the list.
During this time, all civil flight operations at these airports would continue to be halted, according to a senior Ministry of Civil Aviation official.
For operational considerations, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has additionally prolonged the temporary closure of 25 Air Traffic Service (ATS) route segments located in the Flight Information Regions (FIRs) of Delhi and Mumbai.
The 25 route segments from ground level to limitless height will not be accessible until 2359 UTC on May 14, 2025 (or 0529 IST on May 15, 2025), in accordance with NOTAM G0555/25 (which supersedes G0525/25).
The most recent air traffic warnings encourage airlines and aircraft operators to consider alternative routes. According to a statement from MoCA, the temporary closure is being handled in cooperation with the appropriate ATC units to guarantee safety and minimize any inconvenience.