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.
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.
- 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
Here are some Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (FAQs) related to the topic:
FAQs related to the article
Q1 What is the size and passenger traffic of CSMIA Mumbai?
Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Mumbai is spread over 1,900 acres and holds the distinction of being India’s second busiest airport in terms of passenger traffic, managing 55.12 million passengers in FY2024-25.
Q2 How many daily air traffic movements does Mumbai’s CSMIA handle?
As the world’s busiest single-runway airport, CSMIA features a unique cross-runway configuration, catering to nearly 1,000 Air Traffic Movements (ATMs) every day.
Q3 How much cargo does Mumbai’s CSMIA handle annually?
As a key EXIM and logistics hub, CSMIA houses one of India’s largest Air Cargo Terminals, managing air cargo in excess of 0.85 million metric tonnes per annum.
Q4 Which Indian airport became the first to achieve ACI Level 5 customer experience accreditation?
In December 2024, CSMIA became the first airport in India and the third airport in the World to achieve Level 5 accreditation for Airport Customer Experience from Airports Council International (ACI).
Q5 How many times has Mumbai Airport won the Best Airport award in Asia Pacific?
In March 2025, passengers voted Mumbai International Airport the ‘Best Airport Over 40 Million Passengers’ in Asia Pacific for the eighth consecutive year.
Q6 What environmental recognition has Mumbai’s CSMIA received?
CSMIA has achieved the prestigious Level 4+ ‘Transition of the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme of ACI.
