Skardu Airport Runway Closed for 13 Days

Skardu International Airport's secondary runway, 14L, will remain closed for 13 days due to construction work.

Key points

• According to a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), construction work on both sides of the runway will continue from October 20 to November 3.
• The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PAA) has issued a new advisory for all aircraft captains.
• The runway can be created available within an hour in an emergency, provided the crew coordinates with air traffic control.

What happened

According to a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), construction work on both sides of the runway will continue from October 20 to November 3. DG Khan Airport Expansion Project Gets Completion Date.

Meanwhile, the runway can be created available within an hour in an emergency, provided the crew coordinates with air traffic control.

Notably, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PAA) has issued a new advisory for all aircraft captains. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.

The bottom line

Taken together, the developments around skardu Airport Runway Closed for 13 Days point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.