In response to the escalating military conflict between India and Pakistan, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has temporarily shut 32 airports for all civilian flight operations until 05:29 IST on May 15, 2025.
The decision comes after renewed Pakistani drone and missile strikes on Indian military installations, prompting heightened national security measures.
✈️ List of 32 Airports Closed:
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Adampur
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Ambala
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Amritsar
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Awantipur
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Bathinda
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Bhuj
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Bikaner
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Chandigarh
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Halwara
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Hindon
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Jammu
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Jaisalmer
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Jamnagar
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Jodhpur
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Kandla
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Kangra (Gaggal)
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Keshod
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Kishangarh
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Kullu-Manali (Bhuntar)
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Leh
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Ludhiana
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Mundra
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Naliya
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Pathankot
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Patiala
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Porbandar
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Rajkot (Hirasar)
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Sarsawa
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Shimla
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Srinagar
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Thoise
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Uttarlai
Additional Measures:
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Airports & airlines have been directed to enhance security.
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Secondary Ladder Point Checks (SLPC) are mandatory for all passengers.
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No visitor entry is allowed inside terminal buildings.
Impact on Travel:
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Airlines like IndiGo and Air India have issued travel advisories and offered change/cancellation fee waivers for affected routes.
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Flights to/from Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Leh, Chandigarh, Dharamshala, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Kishangarh, and Rajkot are eligible for flexible rebooking till May 22, 2025.
Pakistan launched a second wave of missiles and 300–400 Turkish-made drones on Indian border areas on Friday, causing structural damage in Jammu and Poonch, including religious sites. Operation Sindoor, India’s counterstrike campaign, has severely damaged terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoJK, further fueling the conflict.
