32 Airports Temporarily Closed Amid Operational Alerts in Northern and Western India
Why in News?
- The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has announced the temporary closure of 32 airports and 25 Air Traffic Service (ATS) route segments across northern and western India due to operational concerns, effective till May 15, 2025.
Important Key Points:
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Issued by: Ministry of Civil Aviation, via NOTAMs (Notices to Airmen)
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Effective Till: 0529 IST, May 15, 2025
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Reason: “Operational reasons” amid escalating national security concerns.
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Airports Affected (Selected):
Amritsar, Srinagar, Jammu, Leh, Chandigarh, Jodhpur, Bhuj, Bikaner, Hindon, and more (total: 32) -
Air Routes Affected:
25 segments of Air Traffic Service (ATS) within Delhi and Mumbai FIRs have been closed from ground level to unlimited altitude. -
NOTAM Reference:
G0555/25 replaces G0525/25
