Chandigarh Airport to Shut for Runway Repairs from 26 October to 7 November

Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Chandigarh, will remain closed to civil flight operations from 26 October to 7 November 2025 for runway repair and upgrade work.

According to an official notification, the closure will allow authorities to undertake resurfacing and the installation of advanced landing systems.

During the period, only rotary-wing aircraft (helicopters) will be permitted to operate, subject to prior clearance from the competent authority.

Airport officials confirmed that the project includes strengthening of the existing runway and the installation of a new CAT-ILS-I (Instrument Landing System) to support low-visibility operations. This upgrade is aimed at improving safety and efficiency, particularly during fog-prone winter months in North India.

The airport handles both domestic and limited international flights and serves as a key aviation hub for Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh. The temporary closure will affect airlines operating out of Chandigarh, with carriers expected to reroute or reschedule flights during the maintenance period.

Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport is among the busiest in North India outside the metro hubs, with growing passenger traffic over recent years. Authorities have said that the short-term inconvenience is necessary to strengthen infrastructure for long-term reliability and capacity.

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has assured that the repair works will be completed within the announced timeframe, and flight operations will resume from 8 November 2025.