Mumbai The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport will remain closed for 6 hours on Thursday, 8 May. The airport operator Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) has given this information. According to MIL, before the start of the monsoon, the main runway of both the airport is to be maintained, due to which no flight will be operated for 6 hours. Mumbai International Airport Limited also stated that the mandatory notem (notice to airman) was issued 6 months ago to inform all stakeholders about this to enable the airline companies to accommodate their flight schedule ahead of time and make plans accordingly.
At what time will the airport be closed on Thursday
Let us tell you that during the monsoon, there is a lot of rain in Mumbai, so the runway is repaired every year before the monsoon starts. Mumbai International Airport Limited said that pre-monsoon maintenance will be done on both runways- 09/27 and 14/32 from 11 am to 5 pm on Thursday. During this period, both primary runway (09/27) and secondary runway (14/32) will be temporarily closed.
Experts will ensure safe landing and take-off in monsoon
Mial said that this annual pre-monsoon maintenance is quite important to maintain better and longevity to the airside infra of the airport. Mial said that experts will inspect the surface of the runway and take measures to prevent waterlogging to ensure safe landing and take-off during the monsoon season.
Flights come from every corner of the world
Let us tell you that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai provides flights for all the small and big cities of the country. Not only this, flights are also available for many small and big countries and cities of the world. This airport also fly flights from domestic airline companies of the country as well as many foreign airline companies. It is one of the most busy airports in the country.
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