Complete Runway Suspension Proposed for 16 Days in October at Srinagar Airport
Srinagar, KNT: Srinagar Airport has issued an advisory informing passengers about a proposed runway maintenance plan under which Runway 01 is expected to remain unavailable every Monday and Tuesday between July 1 and September 30 this year.
The proposed maintenance schedule, planned by the Indian Air Force, could affect flight operations and passenger movement if approved.
According to the airport authorities, Runway 01 at Srinagar Airport is proposed to remain unavailable on two days each week during the three-month maintenance period beginning July 1 and ending September 30, 2026.
Airport officials further stated that a complete suspension of runway operations has also been proposed from October 1 to October 16, 2026.
However, authorities clarified that the proposed maintenance and operational restrictions remain at the planning stage and have not yet received final approval.
Passengers have been advised not to rely on unverified reports and instead remain in touch with official airport and airline communication channels for authenticated and timely information.
The advisory issued by Srinagar Airport said detailed information regarding flight schedules and operational changes would be communicated through official sources once formal approval is granted.
The proposed maintenance assumes significance given Srinagar Airport’s strategic importance and heavy passenger traffic, particularly during peak travel and tourism months. Any approved operational restrictions are likely to require advance coordination with airlines and travel stakeholders to minimize inconvenience to passengers. [KNT]
