India extends airspace closure for Pakistan planes till August 24

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India has extended the closure of its airspace for Pakistan planes by another month till August 24. The Indian airspace has been shut for all planes operated, owned or leased by Pakistan airlines and operators, including military flights, since April 30.

The restrictions were first imposed as part of the various measures taken by India against Pakistan over the Pahalgam terror attack which claimed 26 people.

"The Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) restricting Pakistani aircraft from entering Indian airspace has been officially extended till 23rd August 2025," Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said.

This extension reflects continued strategic considerations and is in line with prevailing security protocols, the minister added in a post on X late on Tuesday.

Initially, the ban was scheduled to end on May 24. It was first extended till June 24 and then till July 24.

The fresh NOTAM is applicable till 23:59 hours (UTC) on August 23, which means till 05:30 hours (IST) on August 24.

Meanwhile, Pakistan has also extended by one month the closure of its airspace for Indian aircraft till August 24. On April 24, Pakistan banned its airspace for India until May 24, after the Indian government suspended the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan. The airspace curb was extended till June 24, then till July 24 and again by another month.