ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has issued a fresh Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), announcing that the country’s airspace will remain closed to Indian-registered aircraft until April 24.
Pakistan has kept its airspace shut to Indian flights since April 23, 2025, a move that has reportedly caused losses amounting to billions of rupees for Indian airlines. The restriction was imposed in response to New Delhi’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty following heightened bilateral tensions after the deadly Pahalgam attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
This is not the first time Pakistan has enforced such measures. Similar airspace restrictions were implemented during the 1999 Kargil conflict and the 2019 Pulwama crisis, during which Indian aviation operations faced significant disruption compared to Pakistan.
Aviation experts note that continued airspace restrictions force Indian carriers to take longer alternate routes, increasing fuel costs, travel time, and operational challenges. The ongoing closure is expected to further strain airline schedules and financial performance if the situation persists.
Pakistan Extends | Airspace Ban On Indian Aircraft For Another Month
