Srinagar Airport withdraws proposed weekly runway closure, flights to operate daily

SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Srinagar Airport on Saturday announced that there will be no full airfield closure this year, withdrawing the previously proposed Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) that envisaged complete runway closure on Mondays and Tuesdays.

In an update shared on its official X handle, the airport said flight operations will continue on all days, with operational/watch hours remaining from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. However, night-time runway maintenance will continue until October 2026.

“The previously proposed NOTAM regarding full runway closure on Mondays and Tuesdays is being withdrawn. Airlines will continue to update their schedules in accordance with the prevailing operational timings,” the airport said.

Passengers have been advised to check the status of their flights with their respective airlines before leaving for the airport and rely only on official channels for authentic updates.

Last month, the Airport authorities proposed a weekly two-day runway closure at Srinagar airport from July 1 to September 30, followed by a complete 15-day shutdown from October 1 for maintenance work.

The announcement had sparked widespread concern over severe tourism disruptions across Kashmir. — (KIMS)