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Tarang Shakti Exercise: Jodhpur Airport Flights Suspended 9 AM-1 PM, Schedules Rescheduled.
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News18•28-09-2026, 12:01
Tarang Shakti Exercise: Jodhpur Airport Flights Suspended 9 AM-1 PM, Schedules Rescheduled.
- •Civil flight movements at Jodhpur Airport will be restricted daily from 9 AM to 1 PM due to the Indian Air Force's 'Tarang Shakti' exercise.
- •This restriction, effective until October 6, has significantly impacted the regular schedules of several major flights.
- •Airlines have rescheduled flights to avoid cancellations, shifting afternoon slots to earlier mornings or after 1 PM.
- •IndiGo flights from Delhi and Bengaluru to Jodhpur will now arrive earlier, while Air India Express from Mumbai will land at 12:55 PM.
- •Passengers are advised to check their flight's latest schedule on the airline's website or via customer care before traveling.
Key Questions Answered
Civil flight movements at Jodhpur Airport are partially restricted daily from 9 AM to 1 PM due to the Indian Air Force's 'Tarang Shakti' military exercise. This airspace restriction, or NOTAM, ensures the airspace is used exclusively for military fighter jet operations and security.
The NOTAM and civil flight restrictions at Jodhpur Airport will remain in effect until October 6.
To avoid cancellations, major airlines like IndiGo and Air India Express have shifted afternoon arrival and departure slots to either before 9 AM or after 1 PM. For example, the Delhi-Jodhpur IndiGo flight now arrives at 8:15 AM instead of 11:35 AM.
