Mumbai airport runways closed Nov 19 for six-hour maintenance window

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) will temporarily suspend operations on both runways for six hours on November 19, 2026, to carry out essential post-monsoon maintenance. The cross runways – RWY 09/27 and RWY 14/32 – will be non-operational from 11am to 5pm IST (9.30am to 3.30pm UAE time). The planned closure is part of the airport's annual post-monsoon runway maintenance programme, which involves essential repairs and upkeep to ensure its infrastructure meets global standards. UAE travellers flying to or from Mumbai should check with their airlines for possible schedule changes. Passengers who have booked flights between the UAE and Mumbai on November 19 should check their flight status directly with their airlines before travelling. CSMIA said it had begun coordinating with airlines and other stakeholders six months in advance to align flight schedules and manpower planning.