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Pakistan-India airspace restrictions

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2026-08-20 15:32 UTC → 2026-09-16 10:53 UTC · added removed

Pakistan has extended its airspace restrictions on Indian-registered aircraft, including military flights, through September October 24, 2026. This measure is a reciprocal response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack in April 2025. The Pakistan Airports Authority confirmed the ban measure, which applies to the Karachi and Lahore flight information regions. In addition to regions, represents the ban, Pakistan issued 17th extension of a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) restricting ban originally implemented following the Pahalgam terrorist attack in April 2025. The restrictions also affect aircraft operated or leased by Indian airlines. The ongoing closure follows a 750-kilometer stretch period of airspace for two days, leading to speculation regarding potential tests heightened escalation in May 2025 involving military strikes and the downing of Fatah-series supersonic missile systems. eight Indian fighter aircraft. Although a US-brokered ceasefire was reached on May 10, 2025, tensions remain high, coinciding with New Delhi’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. The airspace closure has caused ban continues to cause significant operational and financial disruptions for major Indian carriers, including Air India, IndiGo, Air India Express, Akasa Air, and SpiceJet. Approximately 800 weekly flights are affected, with roughly 115 daily flights being cancelled or rerouted. These longer flight paths have increased costs for refueling, landing, takeoff, parking, and crew duties. Air India has reportedly suffered the highest financial losses among the affected airlines. Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport has seen a notable reduction in weekly flights to international destinations such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Frankfurt, Istanbul, and Almaty. In August 2026, Pakistan issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) restricting a 750-kilometer stretch of airspace for two days, prompting speculation regarding potential tests of Fatah-series supersonic missile systems, specifically the Fatah-3.

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  1. 2026-09-16 10:53 UTC Pakistan-India airspace restrictions
  2. 2026-08-20 15:32 UTC Pakistan-India airspace restrictions

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