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Mumbai Airport to Close Both Runways for Six Hours on May 9

Scheduled pre-monsoon maintenance aims to ensure runway safety and infrastructure longevity ahead of heavy rainfall.

A boy looks at Air India airline passenger aircraft parked at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai.
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Overview

  • Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport will shut both its primary and secondary runways from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on May 9 for maintenance.
  • Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) confirmed the closure to conduct annual pre-monsoon inspections and preventive measures.
  • Specialists will assess runway surfaces for wear and tear and address potential waterlogging risks to ensure safe monsoon operations.
  • A mandatory NOTAM was issued six months in advance to allow airlines and stakeholders to adjust schedules proactively.
  • The maintenance is critical for preserving the health and longevity of the airport's airside infrastructure during Mumbai's heavy monsoon rains.