32 Airports Reopen After Ceasefire Eases Indo-Pak Tensions; NOTAM Issued
Following a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, 32 airports across northern and western India have reopened for civil flight operations, aviation authorities confirmed Monday.
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) and aviation regulators have issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), allowing 32 airports previously closed due to Indo-Pak tensions to resume operations. The directive comes in the wake of de-escalating hostilities and a confirmed ceasefire between the two nations.
A report said the NOTAM was issued following clearance from the Indian Air Force (IAF). The move marks a return to normalcy after days of restricted airspace that disrupted travel across northern and western India.
The Indian Army reported a peaceful night across Jammu & Kashmir and areas along the International Border on Sunday — the first in nearly two weeks since Operation Sindoor was launched.
“The night remained largely peaceful… No incidents have been reported, marking the first calm night in recent days,” the Army said in a statement.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had earlier pressed the Centre to reopen airspace, citing delays in Haj pilgrim travel.
“Now that we have a ceasefire I hope the airports can be reopened quickly & civil flights can resume… We have a backlog of hajis who should have been in Medina by now,” Abdullah said on X, tagging the Ministry of Civil Aviation and DGCA.
On May 9, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced the suspension of civilian flight operations at 32 airports — including Srinagar, Amritsar, and Jaipur — citing operational security concerns amid heightened tensions.
A previous NOTAM had already shut 24 airports until May 10. The extended closure was due to expire at 0529 IST on May 15.
The airspace closures followed a series of military escalations including missile strikes and drone activity near the Line of Control and western front. However, a joint announcement from New Delhi and Islamabad on Saturday confirmed both nations had agreed to halt all hostilities by land, air, and sea.
With calm returning along the borders and airspace reopening, airlines are expected to resume scheduled operations across the affected airports. Haj flights from Srinagar may also restart this week, pending final approvals..
