India, May 8 -- The runways at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) will be shut for six hours between 11am and 5pm on Thursday to carry out annual pre-monsoon runway maintenance. Air passengers flying in and out of the city must check the rescheduled time of their respective flights as disruptions and delays are expected.

A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) was issued six months in advance to notify airlines and stakeholders so that flight schedules can be adjusted beforehand. Both the primary runways -- 09/27 and 14/32 -- will be temporarily non-operational during this time.

"This annual pre-monsoon maintenance is crucial for preserving the health and longevity of CSMIA's expansive airside infrastructure, covering 1,033 ac...