India Extends Airspace Closure For Pakistan Planes Till August 24

India on Wednesday extended the closure of its airspace for Pakistan planes by another month till August 24. Earlier on May 23, the government had issued a notice to airmen under which Pakistani aircraft were barred from Indian airspace till July 23, after Islamabad's decision to shut its airspace for Indian carriers.

The two countries first issued their NOTAMs in late April after escalating tensions in the wake of the horrific terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam in which 26 people were gunned down by terrorists with links to Pakistan. India responded with Operation Sindoor precision strikes inside Pakistani territory.

India closed its airspace for planes operated, owned or leased by Pakistan airlines and operators, including military flights, with effect from April 30.

The ban is part of various measures taken by the government against Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack.

"The Notice to Airmen (Notam) restricting Pakistani aircraft from entering Indian airspace has been officially extended till Aug. 23, 2025," said Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol.

This extension reflects continued strategic considerations and is in line with prevailing security protocols, the minister said in a post on X late on Tuesday.

Initially, the ban was to end on May 24 and the same was extended first till June 24 and then till July 24.

The fresh NOTAM is applicable till 23:59 hours (UTC) on Aug. 23, which means till 05:30 hours (IST) on Aug. 24.

Meanwhile, Pakistan has also extended by one month the closure of its airspace for Indian aircraft till Aug. 24.

(With PTI Inputs)