India reopened 32 airports across its northern and western regions on May 12, marking the end of a temporary shutdown imposed after heightened military tensions with Pakistan. The move followed a ceasefire agreement reached between the two countries on May 10, aimed at de-escalating hostilities that had flared after a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, bt Business Today reports.
A notice issued by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) confirmed that all 32 airports were now operational.
“It is informed that these airports are now available for civil aircraft operations with immediate effect. It is recommended for travellers to check flight status directly with airlines and monitor airline websites for regular updates,” the AAI stated.
Among the reopened airports are key facilities in cities like Ambala, Amritsar, Bhuj, Bikaner, Chandigarh, Hindon, Jaisalmer, Jammu, Jamnagar, Jodhpur, Leh, Ludhiana, Mundra, Porbandar, Rajkot (Hirasar), Shimla, and Srinagar. These locations had remained non-operational since the launch of Operation Sindoor on May 7, leading to widespread flight cancellations.
