Skardu International Airport starts repair work on secondary runway
Skardu International Airport’s secondary runway will remain temporarily closed for 13 days to facilitate construction work, according to a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the relevant
authorities.
The closure came into effect on October 20 and is scheduled to continue until November 3, 2026.
According to the NOTAM, construction activities will be carried out on both sides of the secondary runway, designated as Runway 14L, necessitating its temporary closure.
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However, arrangements have been made to restore the runway’s availability within one hour in the event of an emergency, allowing authorities to respond to urgent operational requirements.
The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has issued an advisory to aircraft captains, notifying them of the temporary closure and outlining the associated operational arrangements.
Pilots have been advised to take the runway restrictions into account when planning and conducting flight operations during the construction period.
Source: PAA