India, March 15 -- Civil flight operations at four Indian Air Force (IAF)-controlled airports - Jodhpur, Srinagar, Pune and Adampur - are set to face temporary shutdowns or operational restrictions this year as authorities undertake planned runway maintenance and infrastructure upgrades, officials said.

All four airports are joint-user facilities where civil flights operate from air force bases. Runway surfaces at such bases must meet the operational requirements of fighter jets and other military aircraft, making periodic maintenance essential.

"Authorities have already issued Notams (Notice to Air Missions) for some of the closures, while airlines were informed months in advance through the government's slot coordination process," an ...