India, Nov. 5 -- Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) will pause all flight operations for six hours on November 19, 2026. The move comes as both of Mumbai Airport's runways undergo annual post-monsoon maintenance, resulting in their closure.

Runway closure at Mumbai Airport: Key details Airport operator Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) says the shutdown will remain in place from 11 am to 5 pm, according to a report in Free Press Journal. Both cross runways, RWY 09/27 and RWY 14/32, will be out of action at the same time. MIAL emphasises that this exercise is the airport's year-round operational readiness programme and its safety-first approach. A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) has already been issued ...