Mumbai airport to be shut next month

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai will be temporarily shut for six hours, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 17, in order to conduct post-monsoon runway maintenance, according to an official's statement on September 22. Both runways, 09/27 and 14/32, will be temporarily non-operational for all flight operations during this period for comprehensive runway repairs. An advance Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) regarding the closure had been issued six months in advance to facilitate post-monsoon preventive maintenance activities. The temporary closure will allow for necessary repairs and maintenance to uphold the airport's infrastructure standards. The official stated, "This yearly practice of runway maintenance post monsoons is part of the series of activities undertaken with precision and meticulous efforts ensuring operational continuity and passenger safety, thus bringing to life the vision of imbibing passenger first approach at the core of our operations." This annual practice is part of a series of activities aimed at ensuring operational continuity and passenger safety.<br/>