The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) will shut operations for six hours on Tuesday due to post-monsoon maintenance work on its two runways. CSMIA noted in a statement that flight operations will be shut for six hours between 11:00 am to 5:00 pm today due to maintenance activities at both runways.
However, no delays are expected as flight schedules are pre-planned in coordination with ATC and Airside operations.
“As a part of CSMIA’s comprehensive post-monsoon runaway maintenance plan, both runways – RWY 09/27, and RWY 14/32 will be temporarily non-operational on October 17. This scheduled temporary closure is a part of CSMIA’s annual post-monsoon preventive maintenance plan. A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) has also been duly issued in this regard six months in advance,” a statement by the CSMIA spokesperson said.
The CSMIA further said the yearly practice of runway maintenance post monsoons is a part of the series of measures undertaken to ensure operational continuity and passenger safety.
“CSMIA in co-operation with all key stakeholders has effectively scheduled flights to ensure smooth completion of the maintenance. CSMIA looks forward to the cooperation and support from passengers,” the statement further said.
According to a Hindustan Times report, the Mumbai International Airport on Monday stated its passenger traffic grew 33% to 1.27 crore in the September quarter.
The airport reportedly witnessed 60,861 domestic air traffic movements (ATMs) and 20,438 international ATMs in the last quarter.
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