Mumbai airport to remain shut from 11 am to 5 pm on Oct 18 for maintenance work

Mumbai (Maharashtra), October 17: Mumbai Airport will be closed for six hours on Tuesday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., for maintenance work on both of its runways, according to a statement issued by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Monday. "CSMIA has planned a runway closure on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, from 1100 hrs to 1700 hrs, for repair & maintenance work on both its runways - RWY 14/32 & 09/27. As part of its post-monsoon preventive maintenance of runway intersection, major work like runway edge lights for runway 14/32, and upgradation of AGL (Aeronautical ground lights), among other significant tasks will be undertaken," the statement read. Also Read | President Murmu appoints Justice DY Chandrachud as Chief Justice of India "With more than 800 flights landing and taking off each day, this yearly practice of runway maintenance post monsoons is part of the series of activities undertaken with precision and meticulous efforts ensuring operational continuity and passenger safety, thus bringing to life the vision of imbibing passenger first approach at the core of our operations," it added. According to CSMIA, Mumbai airport has efficiently rescheduled flights in cooperation with airline customers and other key stakeholders to ensure the smooth completion of the work. As per the statement, CSMIA looks forward to passenger cooperation and support. Also Read | Delhi: PM Modi to address 90th INTERPOL General Assembly on October 18 -PTC News