India-Pakistan tension: Does your airport work in the area? Checking functioning airports amid high -security warning | Today news

Amid the constant tension between India and Pakistan, Delhi International Airport Limited (Dial) said on Sunday that the operations at Delhi airport were running smoothly. “However, the airport operations in Delhi are running smoothly. In light of the development of airspace dynamics and increased safety protocols required by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Safety, there may be adjustments to flight schedules and longer waiting times at security controls,” the airport said in the latest travel advice. The airport operator has issued the advice to passengers, which includes: “Keep track of their respective airlines’ communication channels. Keep up prescribed guidelines for cabin and check-in. Notam issued for the temporary closure of 32 airports The AAI and involved aviation authorities issued a series of notifications to Airmen (Notams) announcing the temporary closure of 32 airports in the north and west of India for all civil flight operations. This notam will be effective until May 14, 2025, and concluded at 0529 on May 15, 2025 for operational reasons. The list of 32 Airports contains Adhampur, Ambala, Amritsar, Awantipur, Bathinda, Bhuj, Bikaner, Chandigarh, Halwara, Hindon, JaisAlmer, Jammu, Jamnagar, Jodhpur, Kandla, Kangra (Gaggal), Kishod, Kishangarh, Kullu (Bhuntar), Kullu (Bhuntar), Kishangarh, Kullu (Bhuntar) Ludhiana, Mundra, Naliya, Pathankot, Patiala, Porbandar, Rajkot (Hirasar), Sarsawa, Shimla, Srinagar, Thoise and Uttarlai. Checklist here: Emergency eclipse drill held on Pune Airport was conducted on Pune Airport on Saturday from 20:25 to 20:45 hours. The drill was aimed at testing the readiness of the airport and response to potential power failures or other emergencies. According to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) Pune, the most important among the new measures is the intensification of surveillance operations on all aviation-related installations inside and around the airport premises. (Representative E -photo) The drill started with all lights and power systems turned off. Airport staff and emergencies have implemented emergency procedures. Incoming flights were instructed to hang 20-30 minutes. Regular announcements were made during the drill to keep passengers informed and calm. In addition, Pune Airport shared the latest update on the scheduled flights of May 11, 2025. Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar Airport in a post on X said on May 7: “Civil flights at Srinagar Airport were suspended until further notice. Since then, there have been no further updates on the resumption of flights. Mumbai airport: In a post on X, Mumbai airport said: “Passengers traveling through the Mumbai airport are encouraged to comply with these guidelines to ensure a safe and seamless trip.” Amritsar Airport Amritsar Airport said in a post on X: “It should be informed to all concerns that the suspension of all commercial/civilian domestic and international flight operations from Amritsar Airport has been expanded and will now remain in effect until 05:30 at 15.05.2025.” Meanwhile, security remains at Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport in Amritsar. Fans who arrive to pay obedience to Gurdwara Santsar Ji, located within the airport site, are turned away for safety reasons. CISF is given a new mandate to oversee freight, luggage screening at airports The Bureau of Civil Aviation Safety (BCAS) has expanded the mandate of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to include direct supervision on cargo operations, and the in-line-linear screening system (ILHBS’s) on Civil Airports in India. According to an official memorandum (OM) dated Friday, the temporary arrangement will be effective from 9 to 18 May 2025. The decision comes in the wake of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, which led to greater concerns about safety. All the airports under the cover of CISF have already implemented the new reinforced system. (With input of agencies)