32 Airports in India Temporarily Closed Until 15 May Amid Security Concerns — Full List Included

New Delh, Indiai: The Indian government has temporarily suspended operations at 32 airports across several states until 15 May, amid heightened tensions along the border with Pakistan. The move comes in the wake of India's recent counter-terror military operation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, following a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that claimed 26 civilian lives.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has confirmed that civilian flights at these airports have been suspended from 9 May and will remain shut until 5:29 AM on 15 May 2025. Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) were issued citing “operational and security reasons”.

Full List of Affected Airports:

1. Srinagar Airport (Jammu & Kashmir)

2. Jammu Airport (Jammu & Kashmir)

3. Leh Airport (Ladakh)

4. Kargil Airport (Ladakh)

5. Udhampur Airport (Jammu & Kashmir)

6. Pathankot Airport (Punjab)

7. Amritsar (Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, Punjab)

8. Adampur Airport (Punjab)

9. Ludhiana Airport (Punjab)

10. Bathinda Airport (Punjab)

11. Chandigarh Airport (Punjab/Haryana/Chandigarh UT)

12. Dharamshala (Gaggal Airport, Himachal Pradesh)

13. Kullu-Manali (Bhuntar Airport, Himachal Pradesh)

14. Shimla Airport (Himachal Pradesh)

15. Hindon Airport (Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh)

16. Agra Airport (Uttar Pradesh)

17. Bareilly Airport (Uttar Pradesh)

18. Kanpur (Chakeri Airport, Uttar Pradesh)

19. Prayagraj (Allahabad Airport, Uttar Pradesh)

20. Gorakhpur Airport (Uttar Pradesh)

21. Pantnagar Airport (Uttarakhand)

22. Dehradun (Jolly Grant Airport, Uttarakhand)

23. Jaipur International Airport (Rajasthan)

24. Jodhpur Airport (Rajasthan)

25. Udaipur Airport (Rajasthan)

26. Bikaner Airport (Rajasthan)

27. Jaisalmer Airport (Rajasthan)

28. Suratgarh Airport (Rajasthan)

29. Bhatinda Airbase (Punjab)

30. Nal Airbase, Bikaner (Rajasthan)

31. Hindon Airbase (Uttar Pradesh)

32. Sarsawa Airbase (Uttar Pradesh)

Several of these airports serve dual civil-military functions and are strategically located near sensitive zones. The suspensions have disrupted domestic and international air traffic, forcing airlines such as IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, and others to cancel or reroute flights. International carriers have also begun rerouting to avoid Indian airspace near the northwestern region.

Authorities urge passengers to check flight status with airlines before travelling to airports. The government stated that the shutdown is a temporary, precautionary measure for public safety. Normal operations are expected to resume post-15 May, subject to further review.

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