Archive · 23 Sep 2025
India, Pakistan Extend Airspace Closures to October 24
India and Pakistan have agreed to keep their airspaces closed to each other's planes.
This closure began in April after the Pahalgam terror attack.
This means planes from India cannot fly in Pakistan's airspace, and vice versa.
The airspace closure has been extended to October 24th.
This affects both civilian and military aircraft.
Both countries have issued official notices about the extension.
India and Pakistan have extended airspace closures to October 24.
The closures affect civilian and military planes.
The initial closure followed the Pahalgam terror attack in April.
Both countries have issued Notices to Airmen regarding the extension.
Indian airspace will be unavailable for Pakistan-registered aircraft.
- Who
- India and Pakistan
- What
- Extended airspace closures
- When
- Extended to October 24, 2024
- Where
- Affects airspace of both countries
- Why
- Following the Pahalgam terror attack
India
Pakistan
Airspace Access
India
Aircraft cannot use Pakistan airspace
Pakistan
Aircraft cannot use India airspace
- Closure Start Date
- April (2024)
- Ban Extension Date
- October 24, 2024
- Reason for Closure
- Pahalgam terror attack
- Affected Parties
- India and Pakistan
- Type of Aircraft Affected
- Civilian and military
Sources
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India extends airspace closure for Pakistan aircraft till October 24
India, Pakistan extend airspace closure for each other till Oct 24