According to India’s aviation regulator, the 32 airports in the country’s north and northwest that were shut down because of airspace restrictions following an increase in tensions with Pakistan have reopened. India’s airport authorities announced this morning that these airports, which include Srinagar, Chandigarh, and Amritsar, are now open for civil aircraft operations.
“Attention Flyers; 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,” said Airports Authority of India (AAI).
Additionally, the AAI recommended that travellers verify the status of their flights directly with the airlines and keep an eye on their websites for frequent updates. Jaisalmer, Jamnagar, Jodhpur, Adhampur, Ambala, Awantipur, Bathinda, Bhuj, Bikaner, Halwara, Hindon, Jammu, Kandla, Kangra (Gaggal), Keshod, Kishangarh, Kullu Manali (Bhuntar), Leh, Ludhiana, Mundra, Naliya, Pathankot, Patiala, Porbandar, Rajkot (Hirasar), Sarsawa, Shimla, Thoise, and Uttarlai are also on the list of 32 airports.
The closure was announced Saturday, three days after India began an anti-terror campaign, Operation Sindoor, which involved striking terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir.
