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Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban for Indian Aircraft Until February 24
Pakistan extends its airspace ban on all India-registered and operated aircraft, including military flights, until Feb 24 amid ongoing tensions.
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by News Desk
2026-01-20
Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban for Indian Aircraft Until February 24

The Pakistan Airports Authority has extended the ban on Indian aircraft in Pakistani airspace until February 24, according to a Notam issued on Tuesday.

The extension comes just three days before the previous restriction, set to expire on January 23, was due to lapse. The ban was first imposed after tensions escalated between Pakistan and India in April 2025, following an attack in occupied Kashmir’s Pahalgam that killed 26 people.

The airspace restriction covers all India-registered aircraft, including any aircraft operated, owned, or leased by Indian airlines or operators, and applies to military flights as well. The ban extends from ground level up to unlimited altitude.

Pakistan’s airspace is divided into two Flight Information Regions (FIRs) — Karachi (OPKR) and Lahore (OPLR) — and the Notam confirms that the ban is effective across both regions.

This move continues the reciprocal restrictions, with India and Pakistan having closed their respective airspaces to each other’s airlines amid heightened tensions in the region.
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