Srinagar, May 12 (UNI) Flight operations at the Srinagar airport and 31 others, mostly in north India and western parts of the country, are set to resume soon.
The development follows a ceasefire after hostilities broke out between India and Pakistan.
According to Airports Authority of India, the 32 airports that were temporarily closed are now available for civilian aircraft operations with immediate effect.
“…Reference notice issued for temporary closure of 32 Airports for civil Aircraft operations till 05:29 hrs of 15 May 2025. It is informed that these airports are now available for civil aircraft operations with immediate effect. It is recommended for travellers to check flight status directly with Airlines and monitor Airline’s websites for regular updates,” the AAI statement said.
In Srinagar, officials said the airport is ready for resumption of normal civil flights.
“Aerodrome closure NOTAM (Notices to Airmen) has been revoked and the airport is ready to facilitate flight operations. Response from airline operators is awaited,” an official at the Srinagar airport said.
The airports were shut on May 7, in the backdrop of tension due to Operation Sindoor, a precision strike by Indian Armed Forces on terror camps across the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir.
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