SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Minister for Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu in New Delhi to raise concerns over the proposed closure of Srinagar airport from October 1 to 16 for planned runway maintenance and repair works.
During his meetings with the Union ministers, Omar underscored the importance of maintaining uninterrupted air connectivity to Jammu and Kashmir, particularly during the peak autumn tourism season when the Valley attracts a large number of visitors from across the country.
While acknowledging that resurfacing works are essential for operational safety and fully respecting the operational assessment of the Indian Air Force, CM expressed concern over the timing of the final phase of the project, which coincides with one of the busiest periods for the tourism sector.
According to an advisory issued by Srinagar Airport, the runway is proposed to remain unavailable every Monday and Tuesday from July 1 to September 30, 2026, as part of a scheduled maintenance programme being undertaken by the Indian Air Force.
12/06/2026 Fayaz Wani/New Indian Express
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