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Mumbai airport runways to be closed for 6 hours today for maintenance works
No major disruption to passenger movement is expected, as the revised schedules have been incorporated into airline systems, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport said.
Airlines have already rescheduled services around the six-hour window. (Express Photo by Amit Chakravarty)
Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) will temporarily suspend operations on both its runways for six hours on November 20 to carry out its annual post-monsoon maintenance work.
Runways 09/27 and 14/32 will be closed from 11 am to 5 pm, said Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) operator.
According to the airport, the maintenance activity is part of a yearly safety and preparedness programme undertaken after the monsoon to ensure that runway surfaces, lighting systems, and drainage infrastructure remain in optimal condition.
A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) was issued well in advance, and the airport director said coordination with airlines and stakeholders began nearly six months ago to schedule adjustments in flight timings and manpower planning.
Airlines have already rescheduled services around the six-hour window.
No major disruption to passenger movement is expected on the day, as the revised schedules have been incorporated into airline systems over the past several months, officials said.
The work includes detailed inspections, minor surface repairs, calibration of navigational and lighting systems, repainting of runway markings, and assessment of monsoon-related wear and tear. The annual exercise ensures CSMIA’s compliance with national and international aviation safety standards.
CSMIA, one of the world’s busiest single-runway airports by traffic volume, conducts such post-monsoon checks every year to maintain operational safety and reliability.
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