Flying From Mumbai Airport T2? Runway To Remain Shut For 6 Hours On November 19
Mumbai T2 airport will suspend flight operations from 11 am to 5 pm on 19 November 2026 for runway maintenance. Check which runways are affected and what passengers should do before flying.
An airplane on the runway | Credits: Pexels
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), also known as Mumbai airport, will suspend flight operations for six hours on November 19, 2026. The airport will be suspending flight operations to carry out its annual post-monsoon runway maintenance. Both runways at the airport will remain temporarily out of service between 11 AM and 5 PM on November 19, 2026.
Mumbai Airport To Be Temporarily Shut For Post-Monsoon Runway Maintenance
CSMIA Announces Scheduled Closure For Post-Monsoon Runway Maintenance On November 19
Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), which operates CSMIA, said that the scheduled closure is part of its annual maintenance program. The scheduled closure is aimed at maintaining runway safety, operational reliability, and compliance with international aviation standards.
As part of its routine post-monsoon runway maintenance plan, the cross runways – RWY 09/27 and RWY 14/32 at the Mumbai airport will remain temporarily non-operational on November 19, 2026.
As per CSMIA’s travel advisory, “coordination with airlines and other stakeholders initiated six months in advance to ensure flight schedules and manpower planning are synchronized.”
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Mumbai Airport Runway Closure: Details Of Post-Monsoon Maintenance
The closure would be temporary, from 11 AM to 5 PM on November 19, 2026. Part of CSMIA’s annual post-monsoon runway maintenance, Mumbai airport runways will undergo scheduled inspections and upkeep to ensure that they remain in suitable condition for aircraft operations, especially after the monsoon season.
Ground staff on a runway | Credits: Pexels
According to the airport operator, the maintenance work will involve detailed runway inspections, surface repairs, and technical assessments of runway lighting, as well as markings and drainage systems. The maintenance exercise remains part of the Mumbai airport’s broader operational readiness program.
MIAL has ensured that it initiates coordination with airlines and other stakeholders months in advance to plan flight schedules smoothly.
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What Must Passengers Know About Traveling On November 19, 2026?
Passengers with flights on November 19, 2026 must check their flight status directly with the respective airlines before leaving for the airport. Those scheduled to travel between 11 AM and 5 PM must especially pay attention to notifications about revised schedules – including departure and arrival timings, rescheduling, or other changes to their bookings.
Travelers are advised to pay attention to official notifications and travel advisories released by airlines and the Mumbai airport.
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Summing Up
The Mumbai airport has announced the temporary shutdown of its runways on November 19, 2026, from 11 AM to 5 PM. This is part of the airport’s annual post-monsoon runway maintenance program. Travelers flying on this date must keep an eye on the official updates released by the respective airlines and the Mumbai airport.
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