Pakistan Airport Authority Issues New NOTAM

The Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) has issued a new NOTAM announcing temporary closures of select air routes in the Lahore and Karachi Flight Information Regions.

• Sectors affected: 14 & 15

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• Dates: January 14 and 15, 2026

• Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

The closures are scheduled to accommodate military fighter jet exercises during the specified evening hours.

Impact on Commercial Flights

During this period, commercial flight captains have been instructed to use alternate air routes to ensure safe operations.

• PAA emphasized that all airlines must adhere to precautionary measures

• Flights are not canceled but rerouted to maintain safety

Official Advisory from PAA

The PAA advised all airlines and pilots to:

1. Follow the new NOTAM instructions carefully

2. Avoid the specified airspace sectors during military drills

3. Use alternate air routes as provided in the NOTAM

This temporary measure aims to balance national security exercises with safe civil aviation operations.

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