Overview
- Flight operations will pause from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm IST as both runways 09/27 and 14/32 close for maintenance.
- No takeoffs or landings will occur during the shutdown, according to the airport operator.
- The work is part of annual post-monsoon upkeep focused on safety and regulatory compliance.
- Tasks include detailed inspections, surface repairs, and checks of lighting, markings, and drainage systems.
- CSMIA handles roughly 900–950 daily movements, and officials say airlines have rescheduled services, with no major disruption expected; separately, Navi Mumbai International Airport plans to start limited commercial operations on Dec. 25 with 23 daily departures.