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Mumbai International Airport to close for 6 hours on May 7: Timings, other key things to know
Mumbai Airport to be closed on May 7: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Wednesday announced that it will be temporarily closed on May 7. Citing safety and operational excellence, CSMIA said it has scheduled annual pre-monsoon runway maintenance on Thursday. Check timing, other key details here:
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The airport will be temporarily closed for 6 hours from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Image: ANI
Written By: Priya Vishwakarma
Updated: Wed, May 06, 2026
06:02 PM IST
06:02 PM IST
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Mumbai Airport to be closed on May 7: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on Wednesday, May 6, announced that it will be temporarily closed on May 7. Citing safety and operational excellence, CSMIA said it has scheduled annual pre-monsoon runway maintenance on Thursday.
Due to this, the airport will be temporarily closed for 6 hours from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Both the primary runway 09/27 and the secondary runway 14/32 will be non-operational during this time.
"As part of CSMIA’ s comprehensive monsoon contingency plan, stakeholder consultation was carried out six months in advance to notify airlines and other stakeholders, enabling airlines to adjust their flight schedules well ahead of time, enabling them to plan appropriately," the company said in a release.
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Why is annual pre-monsoon maintenance important?
This annual pre-monsoon maintenance is crucial to maintaining the health and longevity of CSMIA's vast airport infrastructure spread over 1,033 acres.
What happens during the annual pre-monsoon maintenance process?
Specialists will inspect the runway surfaces and take preventative measures to ensure safe landings and takeoffs during the monsoon season. CSMIA oversees the entire maintenance process using modern machinery and comprehensive planning, ensuring timely completion within the stipulated six-hour timeframe, it said.
CSMIA has meticulously coordinated this maintenance with multiple stakeholders, including airlines and aviation authorities, to enable a seamless experience for passengers.
Key pointers to know:
- Both runways (09/27 and 14/32) will be non-operational on May 7 for six hours for pre-monsoon maintenance
- Stakeholder coordination began six months earlier to help airlines realign flight schedules in advance
- The maintenance is part of CSMIA’s annual monsoon readiness programme to ensure runway safety
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