Mumbai Airport To Be Closed On 7 May For 6 Hours - Why Will CSMIA Close Both Runways For Passenger And Cargo Flights?

2026-05-05 03:31:17

(MENAFN- Live Mint) Mumbai airport recently announced a temporary closure for 7 May. As per the schedule announced by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), the closure will extend for 6 hours. During this period both runways will be non-operational for passenger and cargo flights.

In view of pre-monsoon maintenance activity, flight to and from Mumbai airport will be suspended from 11:00 AM on Thursday. Both runways will remain closed till 5:00 PM. This will lead to multiple flight cancellations. The authorities urged passengers to check flight schedules and status to prevent disruptions.

Announcing runway closure, the airport authorities in a message to customers said,“Please note that on 07 May 2026, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Mumbai, has a scheduled closure of both runways for 6 hours, from 11:00 hrs to 17:00 hrs, for intensive pre-monsoon maintenance, As a result, many of our to/from flights stand cancelled.”

CSMIA further added,“Kindly request you to check the flight schedule in advance before planning cargo movements to avoid any inconvenience.”

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