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Civilian flight operations at four Indian Air Force-controlled airports Jodhpur, Srinagar, Pune and Adampur will be temporarily disrupted due to planned runway recarpeting. The work will be carried out in phases to reduce overall impact, starting with Jodhpur from March 29 for about a month. Airlines have already adjusted schedules and stopped bookings for the affected period. The maintenance is aimed at improving runway quality and ensuring safe operations for both defence and civilian aircraft, especially at dual-use airports that handle increasing traffic.
Civil flight operations at four airports operated by the Indian Air Force will be temporarily affected due to planned runway repair and recarpeting work. The affected airports include Jodhpur, Srinagar, Pune and Adampur, all of which function as dual-use facilities handling both military and civilian aircraft. Advertisement
The maintenance is being carried out to improve runway surface quality and ensure safe operations. These airports experience regular usage by defence aircraft along with commercial flights, which increases wear and requires periodic upgrades. Officials indicated that the work is necessary to maintain operational standards and support continued traffic movement.
Jodhpur airport will be the first to undergo the shutdown. The closure is scheduled to begin from March 29 and is expected to last for nearly a month. During this period, civilian flight operations will remain suspended. Airlines have already stopped accepting bookings for travel dates falling within the closure window and have begun adjusting their schedules accordingly.
The remaining three airports Srinagar, Pune and Adampur will also undergo similar runway work, but the repairs will be carried out in a phased manner. This staggered approach is intended to avoid simultaneous disruption across multiple locations and to manage passenger movement more efficiently.
In Jodhpur, the repair process may involve both partial and complete closure of the runway in stages before full operations resume. The airport currently handles regular domestic flights and serves as an important regional connectivity point, making the temporary shutdown significant for passengers and airlines.
Such repair work is a routine requirement at defence-operated civil enclaves. Due to the nature of operations and heavier aircraft usage, runways at these airports tend to require more frequent maintenance compared to purely civilian airports. Similar exercises have been carried out in the past at other airports to improve safety, extend runway life, and ensure smooth aircraft movement.
Passengers travelling through these airports during the affected period have been advised to stay updated with their respective airlines regarding flight schedules, cancellations or rescheduling. Some routes may see temporary suspension, while others could be adjusted depending on operational feasibility.
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