Overview
- A new NOTAM issued on October 16 extends the prohibition on Indian use of Pakistani airspace until November 23, 2025.
- The directive covers all Indian-registered and leased aircraft and applies to both civilian and military operations to or from India.
- Pakistan has repeatedly renewed the closure since first imposing it on April 23 following the Pahalgam attack.
- Indian airlines are rerouting over the Arabian Sea or Central Asia, increasing flight times, fuel consumption, and operating costs.
- Pakistani authorities frame the move as a security measure under review, while reporting notes India has maintained reciprocal limits including an airspace ban currently running to October 24.