NEW DELHI, Sept. 10 -- The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has notified airspace restrictions around New Delhi ahead of the Brics Summit, barring non-scheduled flight operations from 7am to 11pm from September 11 to 13, people familiar with the matter said.

The order effectively grounds private chartered and other non-scheduled flights during the restricted hours.

According to the official notice to air missions (Notam), non-scheduled flight operations will not be permitted at all airports within a 300-kilometre radius of the national capital, from 7am to 11 pm between September 11 and 13.

Commercial airline flights operating on regular schedules will be exempt from the ban. Special flights carrying foreign dignitaries and their dele...