KARACHI: Pakistan has once again extended its ban on Indian aircraft flying over its airspace for another month.
According to a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) issued by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA), Indian military and civilian aircraft will not be allowed to enter or cross over Pakistani airspace until March 23, 2026.
The ban on Indian aircraft flying over Pakistani airspace was first imposed on April 23, 2025.
Pakistan extends Airspace ban on Indian Aircraft until February 2026
Last month, Pakistan has extended its airspace closure for Indian aircraft, which is now going to last until the dawn of February 24, 2026.
The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) stated that the entire Indian civil and military aviation will not be allowed to fly through the nation’s airspace. The prolongation of the ban was announced through an official NOTAM.
The restriction, which was first applied in May 2025 during the “Battle of Bunyan-ul-Marsus,” was meant to be a temporary solution. But now, it has been extended for the eighth time already, even though there has been a truce between the two nations.
According to the PAA staff members, the restriction will be strictly followed. The decision has enormous implications for the Indian airlines which are now being compelled to take the lengthier routes, resulting in more time for the flights and higher costs for operations.
The airspace ban that is still in force indicates that the relations between the two countries remain strained, as both India and Pakistan are taking cautious steps, even though diplomatic attempts to calm down the situation have been made.
