Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Rahim Yar Khan Runway Shows Repair After Indian Missile Strike
In May 2025, India attacked the Rahim Yar Khan Airport in Pakistan, causing major damage to the runway.
New pictures from space now show that the runway is being fixed.
Even though they're working on it, the airport is still shut down for flights until August 22, 2025.
This airport is used by both the military and civilian planes, so its closure is a big deal.
After the attack, Pakistan had to use other airports, making it harder to operate near the border with India.
Satellite imagery reveals runway repair at Rahim Yar Khan Airport.
The airport was struck by Indian missiles in May 2025.
A massive crater, 19 feet deep and 43 feet wide, was created.
Despite repairs, the runway remains closed until at least August 22, 2025.
The airport serves military and civilian purposes.
- Who
- Indian Air Force conducted the strike.
- What
- Rahim Yar Khan Airport's runway is undergoing repairs after being struck by Indian missiles.
- When
- The strike occurred in May 2025, and repairs are ongoing as of the latest satellite images.
- Where
- Rahim Yar Khan Airport, Pakistan.
- Why
- In retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack.
India
Pakistan
Impact of Strike
India
Indian Air Force conducted a successful strike.
Pakistan
Pakistan initially denied the impact.
- Airport
- Rahim Yar Khan Airport
- Date of Strike
- May 2025
- Cause of Strike
- Retaliation for Pahalgam terror attack
- Runway Status
- Closed
- Runway Closure Extension
- Until at least August 22, 2025
- Crater Size
- 19 feet deep, 43 feet wide