Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai will shut down for six hours on May 7, 2026, with flight operations paused between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM. The disruption is expected to affect arrivals and departures because both runways at the busy terminal will be unavailable during this period.
SpiceJet cancelled at least three flights from Mumbai’s Terminal 1 at the last minute on April 30, leaving passengers stranded at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. The airline cited an operational breakdown tied to an aircraft being grounded, alongside adverse weather at a previous station in Bagdogra, which severely disrupted aircraft rotation and led to the cancellations.
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Mumbai airport will suspend flight operations for six hours on May 7 as both runways close from 11 am to 5 pm for essential pre-monsoon maintenance. The annual work is intended to keep landings and take-offs safe during the monsoon period, and airlines have adjusted schedules in advance. The airport operator says the repairs are vital for airside infrastructure.
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