ISLAMABAD: Flight operations at Islamabad International Airport will be temporarily halted on specific days in August due to rehearsals for the Independence Day parade, the Pakistan Airport Authority has said.
According to a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), no arrivals or departures will take place on August 11, 12, and 13 between 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm. Airlines have been instructed not to schedule flights during these hours.
The NOTAM also lists earlier suspension dates, with flight operations to be paused from August 6 to 9 and again from August 11 to 14 at various times. During these eight days, there will be a special daytime suspension between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm to facilitate parade practice.
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Passengers are advised to confirm their flight timings beforehand to avoid disruptions, while airlines are expected to revise schedules and inform travellers of any changes.
These measures form part of the security and logistical arrangements for Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations, planned with full ceremonial display in the federal capital.
