After day-long shutdown, Srinagar Airport prepares to resume flights; delays likely

Flight operations at Srinagar International Airport are expected to resume soon after improvement in weather conditions, airport authorities said on Wednesday after all flights were cancelled the previous day due to continuous snowfall.

In a post on X, Srinagar Airport said the runway, taxiway and apron have been cleared following the improvement in weather and are now ready for operations.

“However, visibility is currently on the lower side due to haze conditions,” it said.

The airport said airline and airport authorities are closely monitoring the situation and resumption of flight operations is expected shortly.

“Delays may be expected during the initial phase of operations,” it added, advising passengers to stay in touch with their respective airlines and follow official communication channels for updates.

All flights to and from Srinagar were cancelled on Tuesday due to continuous snowfall in the Kashmir Valley.

“Due to adverse weather conditions and continuous snowfall in Srinagar, the runway is currently not available for safe aircraft operations. In the interest of passenger safety, all flight operations to and from Srinagar have been cancelled for the day,” an official of the Airport Authority of India said.

He said airlines and airport authorities were closely monitoring the weather situation and flight operations would resume as soon as conditions improve to a level where the runway is declared safe.

As many as 58 flights — 29 inbound and 29 outbound — were cancelled due to the snowfall, the official said, adding that passengers have been advised to remain in contact with their airlines for the latest updates and alternate arrangements.

The cancellation of flights left hundreds of tourists, who were scheduled to return home after spending the weekend and Republic Day holiday in the Valley, stranded.