The shutdown "coincides with 0529 IST on 15th May 2025, owing to operational considerations," stated the Ministry of Civil Aviation in its most recent update at dawn.
The following airports are impacted by the NOTAM: Adhampur, Ambala, Amritsar, Awantipur, Bathinda, Bhuj, Bikaner, Chandigarh, Halwara, Hindon, Jaisalmer, Jammu, Jamnagar, Jodhpur, Kandla, Kangra (Gaggal), Keshod Kishangarh, Kullu Manali (Bhuntar), Leh, Ludhiana, Mundra, Naliya, Pathankot Patiala, Porbandar, Rajkot (Hirasar), Sarsawa, Shimla, Srinagar, Thoise, and Uttarlai.
All civil flight operations at these airports will continue to be suspended for the duration. Airports Authority of India (AAI) has also extended the temporary suspension of 25 segments of Air Traffic Service (ATS) routes in the Delhi and Mumbai Flight Information Regions (FIRs) due to operational considerations.
"As per NOTAM G0555/25 (replacing G0525/25), the 25 route segments will continue to be out of bounds from ground level to unlimited altitude till 2359 UTC on 14th May 2025 (corresponding to 0529 IST on 15th May 2025)," stated the ministry.
"Operating airlines and flight operators have been instructed to consider alternative routings by existing air traffic advisories."
The temporary shutdown is being handled in coordination with concerned ATC units to maintain safety and reduce disruption, the ministry further added.
Major carrier Air India stated that in the current situation, "we urge all travelers to stay informed."
"After a communication from aviation officials on the sustained closure of several Indian airports, flights of Air India to and from these 9 airports - Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot—are cancelled until 0529 hours of 15 May. But the situation is still changing, and we urge our customers to see our official social media channels for the latest," said the carrier.
In accordance with the instructions from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security to tighten security at airports nationwide, passengers are requested to report at least three hours before their scheduled departure at their respective airports to facilitate smooth check-in and boarding. Check-in is closed 75 minutes before departure.
According to the advisory by Delhi airport, passengers should expect extra time at security points and be patient with the airline and security personnel for smooth processing. We request all passengers check their flight status on our website before arrival at the airport," Air India added.