Mumbai Airport Schedules Essential Runway Maintenance

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport will temporarily close its runways for maintenance on October 17, 2024, from 11 AM to 5 PM IST. This annual post-monsoon practice ensures infrastructure meets global standards, prioritizing safety and operational continuity. Flight schedules are adjusted to minimize disruption.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai is set to temporarily close its cross runways, RWY 09/27 and RWY 14/32, on October 17, 2024. This closure, occurring from 11 AM to 5 PM IST, is part of a comprehensive post-monsoon runway maintenance plan.

The scheduled closure is a component of the airport's annual preventive maintenance routine. A Notice to Airmen has been issued six months in advance to notify stakeholders. The main goal of this closure is to perform crucial repair and maintenance tasks to ensure that the airport's facilities comply with global standards.

This post-monsoon runway upkeep is part of a series of carefully planned activities aimed at maintaining operational continuity and passenger safety. The safety-first approach is central to airside operations. Flight schedules have been meticulously coordinated with key stakeholders to facilitate seamless operations and efficient execution of the maintenance work. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)