India extends airspace closure for Pakistan aircraft till May 24
With the latest extension, the closure of Indian airspace to Pakistani aircraft will now be in effect for more than a year; This first happened days after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025.
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Since April last year, both countries have been extending the closure of their airspace to each other’s aircraft. On Tuesday, Pakistan extended the closure of its airspace until May 24.
Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) on Wednesday said Indian airspace cannot be used for aircraft operated/owned or leased by Pakistani airlines/operators, including Pakistan-registered aircraft and military flights.
The ban will be valid until 23:59 (UTC) on May 23, which will be valid until 5:30 am (IST) on May 24.
After the terrorist attack that killed 26 people in Kashmir’s Pahalgam city on April 22, 2025, India and Pakistan closed their airspace to each other’s aircraft. While India’s airspace ban has been in effect since April 30 last year, Pakistan had closed its airspace to Indian aircraft from April 24, 2025.
The ban, which was part of various measures taken by the Indian government against Pakistan in the wake of the terror attack, was initially valid until May 24, 2025 and was subsequently extended every month.
In general, NOTAM is a notification containing the information required for personnel involved in flight operations.
Indian airlines are now operating longer routes to various international destinations due to the closure of Pakistani airspace.
