Lahore: The decision to close the Lahore Airport runway at specific times has been implemented from Sunday.
In view of the unusual number of birds and the risks of possible bird strikes, it has been decided to close the runway at specific times every morning for two months and 10 days.
According to airport sources, the runway will be closed from 5 am to 8 am every day from July 5 to September 15. In this regard, the runway remained closed during the aforementioned times on the first day as well to ensure safe operation of flights.
A regular NOTAM has been issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) regarding the temporary closure of the runway, under which all airlines have been instructed to make necessary changes in their flight operations and schedules.
According to airport sources, all domestic and foreign airlines have rescheduled their flights departing or arriving between 5 am and 8 am so that passengers face minimal inconvenience and flights can continue to depart and arrive safely.
Officials say this step has been taken to reduce the risk of bird strikes and ensure the safety of passengers and aircraft during air operations. Passengers have also been advised to check the latest flight schedule with the relevant airline before their flight.