Lahore Airport to be Closed for Three Hours Each Day
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced that Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore will be closed for three hours each day during the monsoon season.
The CAA has notified all domestic and international airlines about this schedule. Emergency landing facilities will still be available if needed.
Last year, 61 planes were affected by bird strikes, according to the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA). The national airline, PIA, has reported significant financial losses from 39 bird strike incidents at domestic airports in recent months.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Punjab has also warned of 35% more rainfall than usual this year. PDMA Director General Irfan Ali Kathia has emphasized the need to complete all preparations before the monsoon starts.
