Delhi Airport Resumes Normal Operations Amid Heightened Security

Advisory urges passengers to stay updated, arrive early as 32 airports across northern and western India remain closed amid India-Pakistan tensions

New Delhi [India], May 10: Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) resumed normal operations early Saturday, but issued a security and travel advisory amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.

In a public advisory, airport authorities stated:

“Delhi Airport operations are currently normal. However, due to evolving airspace conditions and enhanced security protocols from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), some flights may face delays or rescheduling, and passenger processing at checkpoints may take longer.”

Passengers are advised to:

• Stay updated with their airlines regarding flight schedules
• Comply with baggage regulations
• Arrive early to allow extra time at security
• Rely on official sources for verified updates
• Cooperate with airport and airline staff to ensure smooth operations

Earlier, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and aviation regulators issued a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) closing 32 airports in northern and western India for all civil flight operations from May 9 to May 14, due to operational reasons linked to current regional tensions.

Airports temporarily shut include: Adampur, Ambala, Amritsar, Awantipora, Bathinda, Bhuj, Bikaner, Chandigarh, Halwara, Hindon, Jaisalmer, Jammu, Jamnagar, Jodhpur, Kandla, Kangra, Keshod, Kishangarh, Kullu-Manali, Leh, Ludhiana, Mundra, Naliya, Pathankot, Patiala, Porbandar, Rajkot (Hirasar), Sarsawa, Shimla, Srinagar, Thoise, and Uttarlai.

Meanwhile, drone activity was reported at 26 locations across the International Border and Line of Control, stretching from Baramulla in the north to Bhuj in the south, defence sources confirmed.
The drones, suspected to be armed, were spotted in sensitive areas including Baramulla, Srinagar, Avantipora, Nagrota, Jammu, Ferozepur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Jaisalmer, Bhuj, and Barmer, among others. These sightings have raised concerns over possible threats to civilian and military infrastructure.

The enhanced airport and border surveillance comes in the wake of India’s precision strikes under Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist camps in Pakistan and PoJK, in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.