Srinagar International Airport officials told the public on Tuesday that the earlier notice proposing a complete runway closure on Mondays and Tuesdays has been cancelled. The airport’s civil aviation department confirmed that the NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) announcing a full shutdown for the first two days of each week was withdrawn after review.
The withdrawal means that regular flight operations will continue without the extensive disruptions that a full runway closure would have caused. Airlines and passengers can therefore expect the existing schedule to remain largely unchanged for the remainder of 2026.
Analysis: The decision to retract the full‑runway shutdown appears driven by operational and commercial considerations. A complete closure would have forced airlines to reroute flights or use alternate airports, potentially incurring higher costs and passenger inconvenience. By maintaining partial availability, the airport can balance necessary maintenance work with revenue protection. The move also avoids the negative publicity that often follows large‑scale disruptions in a region that relies heavily on air connectivity for tourism and trade.
Sources
– “No full runway shutdown at Srinagar airport this year: airport authorities,” The Hindu, National, https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/jammu-and-kashmir/no-full-runway-shutdown-at-srinagar-airport-this-year-airport-authorities/article71182052.ece
Story synopsis gathered from: The Hindu – National — source
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