Mumbai International Airport's both runways to be temporarily closed on 17 October; Know why

Both the runways of one of the busiest airports in India, Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) will be temporarily non-operational on Tuesday, 17 October, 2023.

In a notification, CSMIA, Mumbai said the scheduled temporary closure of both the runways – RWY 09/27 and RWY 14/32 is a part of the annual post-monsoon preventive maintenance plan.

Date & time of Mumbai International airport runway closure

Date & Day : 17 October, 2023 (Tuesday)

Time             : 11 am t0 5 pm (IST)

The CSMIA further said that airlines and other stakeholders have been intimated about the temporary closer of both the runways of Mumbai international airport six months in advance.

“A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) has also been duly issued in this regard six months in advance,” CSMIA said in an official statement.

Reason for Mumbai airport runway closure

“The primary objective of this scheduled temporary closure is to undertake repair and maintenance activities essential to uphold the airport’s infrastructure to the highest standards,” CSMIA said.

It further said the yearly practice of runway maintenance post monsoons is part of the series of activities undertaken with “precision and meticulous” efforts ensuring operational continuity and passenger safety.