Pakistan extends airspace closure for Indian aircraft until May 24
Flight planners must avoid Pakistan overflight for Indian aircraft until May 24
Change
Pakistan has extended a NOTAM barring aircraft registered in India and aircraft operated, owned, or leased by Indian airlines or operators — including military flights — from using Pakistan airspace until May 24, 2026.
Why it matters
The NOTAM declares Pakistan airspace unavailable to aircraft registered in India and to aircraft operated, owned, or leased by Indian carriers and operators, including military flights. The extension keeps that restriction active beyond one year after it began on April 24, 2025; India’s reciprocal ban on Pakistan-registered aircraft has been in force since April 30, 2025.
Implications
- — Operators of Indian-registered or India-operated aircraft, including commercial airlines and military operators, must file and operate routings that avoid Pakistan airspace immediately — such flights will be unable to use Pakistan airspace until May 24, 2026.
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