Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft until 4:59 a.m. on 24 Nov 2026
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The Pakistan Airports Authority has issued a NOTAM extending the ban on Indian‑registered aircraft, including military flights, over the Karachi and Lahore flight information regions. The restriction, first imposed on 23 April 2025, now runs until 4:59 a.m. local time on 24 November 2026.
The ban on Indian‑registered aircraft, as well as planes owned, operated or leased by Indian airlines, has been extended for another month, now ending at 4:59 a.m. local time on 24 November 2026. The extension was announced by the Pakistan Airports Authority. The NOTAM applies to both the Karachi and Lahore flight information regions and also covers military flights.
The restriction was initially imposed on 23 April 2025 and has been extended periodically. Pakistan has previously imposed airspace restrictions on Indian aircraft during the 1999 Kargil conflict and the 2019 Pulwama crisis. In response, India closed its airspace to Pakistani airlines on 30 April 2025.
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