India: Chandigarh Airport to close February 12-26, 2018

Event

Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) will be closed from Monday, February 12, 2018, until Tuesday, February 26, 2018, for runway maintenance. The maintenance will include a runway extension that will allow wide-bodied aircraft to fly from the airport on long-distance routes.

Context

IXC is the primary airport for Union Territory Chandigarh, and also serves portions of Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh.

Advice

Individuals traveling to, from, or through IXC are advised to confirm the status of their flights and to contact their airline for more information.