Passengers are advised that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai will be closed for flight operations for six hours on May 8 due to scheduled runway maintenance.
The closure, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., will affect both the primary runway (09/27) and the secondary runway (14/32).
Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), the airport operator, announced that the closure is part of annual maintenance work ahead of the monsoon season.
The mandatory NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) was issued six months ago to give airlines ample time to adjust their flight schedules accordingly.
Why is Maintenance Necessary?
The maintenance is crucial for the upkeep and safety of the airport’s airside infrastructure, which spans 1,033 acres.
MIAL stated that runway surfaces will be inspected and preventive measures for waterlogging will be implemented to ensure safe operations during the monsoon season.
