Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed his gratitude towards the Union government for swiftly addressing concerns about the potential closure of Srinagar airport. The Chief Minister’s office acknowledged the government’s positive response in ensuring uninterrupted air connectivity for the region, safeguarding the interests of passengers, tourism, trade, and the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Authorities confirmed that there will be no complete closure of Srinagar international airport this year, with revised operational schedules in place.
Srinagar airport officials announced that there will be no full airfield closure this year, with operations running from 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs daily. Night closures for runway maintenance will continue until October 2026. The previously proposed full runway closure on Mondays and Tuesdays has been withdrawn, and airlines will adjust their schedules accordingly. Passengers are advised to verify their flight status with airlines before heading to the airport and rely on official sources for updates.
Initially, flight operations were set to halt on Mondays and Tuesdays, with a fortnight-long closure planned after October 16 for runway maintenance. However, the new decision entails that runway maintenance will occur after daily flight operations cease, ensuring a seamless transition to the next day’s operations. Srinagar Airport, which handles around 60 to 70 commercial flights daily on average, sees increased traffic during peak tourist seasons and travel days, with the Srinagar-Delhi route being the busiest, accounting for over half of the weekly departures.
The airport is a hub for major domestic airlines like IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Air India Express, and Akasa Air, offering direct flights to key cities across India.
