Mumbai: Scores of flights are like to be affected after it was announced that the Mumbai International Airport will remain shut for around six hours on May 10 for pre-monsoon repairs and maintenance. The airport's two runways – 14/32 and 09/27 – will remain shut as the maintenance will be carried out from 11 am to 5 pm on May 10, an airport official said.
“The airport's both runways will remain non-operational on May 10. The runway closure is a yearly practice and a contingency plan is aimed to help maintain operational continuity and ensure passengers' safety,” the statement said.
The airport official said that a notice to the effect has been issued to all stakeholders to manage flights and reduce passengers' inconvenience. “All operations will resume as usual post 5 pm on May 10,” the CSMIA spokesperson said.
