30 Sep 2024 | 09:20 PM UTC
India: Flight disruptions likely at Chennai International Airport Oct. 1-8 due to Indian Air Force Day Air Show
Periodic airspace closures scheduled at Chennai International Airport Chennai, India, Oct. 1-8 due to Indian Air Force Day Air Show.
Flight disruptions and periodic airspace closures will take place at Chennai International Airport (MAA) Oct. 1-8 due to the Indian Air Force Day Air Show. The air show will include aerial performances at Marina Beach Oct. 6 in celebration of the Indian Air Forces' (IAF) 92nd anniversary. In preparation for the event, airspace closures ranging in duration from 15 minutes to two hours are scheduled to begin on Oct. 1. The closures will take place at the following specific dates and time frames:
Oct. 1: 13:45-15:15
Oct. 2: 11:00-13:00
Oct. 3: 10:45-11:00
Oct. 4: 11:00-13:00
Oct. 5: 10:45-11:00 and 14:00-15:00
Oct. 6: 11:00-13:00
Oct. 7: 10:45-11:00
Oct. 8: 10:45-11:00
Lingering flight delays are possible after normal operations resume as airlines clear their passenger backlogs.
Reconfirm all flights before departure. Do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed. Consider making alternative arrangements for time-sensitive travel if necessary.
