India Prolongs Airspace Restrictions for Pakistani Airlines Until July 24

Extension of Airspace Restrictions

India has announced an extension of the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), which restricts its airspace for Pakistani aircraft and airlines until July 24. This marks the second time the NOTAM has been extended, originally set to expire on June 23, 2025.

The initial NOTAM was effective from May 1, 2025, to May 23, 2025. Since April 30, Indian airspace has been closed to all aircraft operated, owned, or leased by Pakistani airlines, including military flights. This ban was implemented following the tragic Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals.

On May 23, after the first extension, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu confirmed that the government had decided to 'maintain the status quo' regarding the airspace restrictions.

Naidu reiterated that the NOTAM had been extended, emphasizing that the current situation remains unchanged. A new NOTAM was issued on June 23, 2025, further extending the airspace closure for another month until July 24, 2025. According to this NOTAM, Indian airspace will remain inaccessible to all Pakistan-registered aircraft and those operated by Pakistani airlines, including military flights.

Following the Pahalgam attack, India implemented several measures against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, the closure of the only operational land border crossing at Attari, and a downgrade in diplomatic relations due to the cross-border connections linked to the attack.