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Mumbai airport to suspend flights for six hours May 7 as runways close for maintenance
India
Published on 24 April 2026
Both runways shut from 11am to 5pm
Mumbai airport will suspend flight operations for six hours on May 7 as both runways close from 11 am to 5 pm for essential pre-monsoon maintenance. The annual work is intended to keep landings and take-offs safe during the monsoon period, and airlines have adjusted schedules in advance. The airport operator says the repairs are vital for airside infrastructure.
- Flights will be suspended for six hours on May 7
- Both runways will close from 11 am to 5 pm
- Maintenance is part of annual pre-monsoon checks
- Airlines have already adjusted schedules
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