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Mumbai Airport: If you live in Mumbai and are planning a flight journey somewhere next month then this news is for you. Landing and takeoff of planes will be completely closed at Mumbai Airport for about 6 hours tomorrow. Mumbai Airport (CSMIA) said that in view of the repair work before the monsoon, both the runways of Mumbai Airport are being closed for 6 hours on 9 May 2024.
In fact, under the monsoon contingency plan of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), both the runways – RWY 09/27 and 14/32 will be temporarily closed for pre-monsoon maintenance. Meanwhile, repair work will continue there.
When will the airport close?
CSMIA said in a press note that the airport's runway will remain closed from 11 am to 5 pm on May 9, after which flight operations at the airport will return to normal. Let us tell you that keeping in mind the safety of passengers and to maintain the continuous operation of aircraft at the airport, repair work is done by temporarily closing the runway every year.
Experts closely inspect the runway
Runway maintenance involves specialists who closely inspect the runway surface for microtexture and macrotexture wear and tear and ensure that the runway is not damaged by daily operations. Which has been rectified after inspection. According to officials, the maintenance of Mumbai airport runways has been planned in collaboration with multiple stakeholders including airlines and aviation authorities.
Maintenance is being done before the rains
The maintenance work of Mumbai Airport is being done before the monsoon so that any kind of accidental accident can be avoided during the rainy season.
Indigo issued advisory
Issuing an advisory for its passengers, IndiGo said that the runway of Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport will remain closed for maintenance work from 11 am to 5 pm on May 9, 2024.