Pakistan has extended its airspace closure for India by another month, keeping restrictions on Indian-registered aircraft in place until October 23, 2026. The decision was announced through a new Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) on Wednesday.
According to the latest NOTAM, Pakistan airspace closure for India will remain effective until October 23. The restriction applies to aircraft registered in India and covers both military and commercial flights. Indian-registered aircraft will not be permitted to use Pakistan’s airspace during the extended period.
The notification confirms that the restriction remains applicable to all Indian-registered military aircraft. Commercial aircraft registered in India are also included in the airspace restrictions. The measure therefore affects different categories of Indian aviation operating through or over Pakistan.
The latest extension comes as Pakistan continues the restrictions that it first introduced in April 2025. Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian aircraft on April 23, 2025. Since then, the restriction has been extended through subsequent aviation notices, with the latest decision continuing the measure for another month.
The Pakistan Airports Authority issued the new NOTAM to formally communicate the extension to the aviation sector. Such notices provide airlines, aircraft operators and other relevant parties with information about restrictions affecting flight operations. The latest notification sets October 23 as the new end date for the current restriction.
The Pakistan airspace closure for India applies specifically to Indian-registered aircraft under the terms outlined in the notification. The latest notice does not indicate any change to the categories covered by the restriction. Indian military and commercial aircraft therefore remain barred from using Pakistan’s airspace until the stated date.
The restriction will remain in effect until October 23 unless Pakistan issues another notification before that date. Aviation operators will need to account for the continued closure when planning routes involving the region. The latest extension means the restrictions introduced in April 2025 will continue beyond their original period.
