Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Pakistan Airspace Restrictions Precede Indian Military Exercise
Pakistan is changing how airplanes fly in certain areas near Karachi and Lahore.
This means that planes will have to take different routes.
The changes are scheduled for a short time on October 28 and 29, 2025.
Pakistan says they have done this to keep the skies safe.
The changes are happening right before India starts a large military exercise near the border.
This has raised some questions about the real reason behind these airspace changes.
Pakistan issued a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) regarding airspace restrictions.
The restrictions affect flight routes in the Karachi and Lahore regions.
The restrictions are in effect between October 28 and 29, 2025.
The changes coincide with an upcoming Indian tri-services military exercise.
The Indian exercise will take place near the Sir Creek area.
- Who
- Pakistan
- What
- Issued airspace restrictions via NOTAM.
- When
- October 28-29, 2025.
- Where
- Karachi and Lahore flight regions.
- Why
- Unstated by Pakistan, coinciding with Indian military exercise.
- Affected Region
- Karachi and Lahore flight regions
- Restriction Dates
- October 28-29, 2025
- India's Military Exercise
- October 30 - November 10, 2025
- Exercise Location
- Western frontier region, near Sir Creek
