Archive · 23 Jul 2025
India Extends Airspace Closure for Pakistani Planes to August 24
India has decided to keep its airspace closed to planes from Pakistan for another month, until August 24.
This decision is part of a response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
Initially, the airspace was closed starting April 30.
The government extended the ban, which was originally set to end on May 24, then extended to June 24 and July 24.
Pakistan has also extended a similar ban on Indian aircraft using its airspace until August 24.
The Minister of State for Civil Aviation confirmed this decision, citing strategic and security reasons.
India has extended the airspace closure for Pakistani planes until August 24.
The ban is a result of the Pahalgam terror attack.
The extension was announced by the Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol.
The initial ban was to end on May 24, with previous extensions to June 24 and July 24.
Pakistan has also extended its airspace closure for Indian aircraft until August 24.
- Who
- India's government and Pakistan.
- What
- India has extended the airspace closure for Pakistani planes.
- When
- The closure is extended until August 24.
- Where
- India and Pakistan's airspace.
- Why
- As part of measures taken after the Pahalgam terror attack, and strategic considerations.
- Airspace Closure Extension Date
- August 24
- Initial Ban Start Date
- April 30
- Reason for Ban
- Pahalgam terror attack
- Minister Announcement
- Murlidhar Mohol, Minister of State for Civil Aviation
- Pakistan's Airspace Closure
- Extended until August 24
