Andaman and Nicobar Skies Closed for Missile Tests: Flights Suspended for Two Days
Starting Friday, the airspace over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has been closed for two days, as announced in a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen). This means that no passenger flights will operate over this region on Friday and Saturday. The closure is reportedly linked to missile testing activities, although specific details remain under wraps.
The directive specifies that from 7 AM to 10 PM on May 23 and 24, all flights in the Andaman and Nicobar airspace are strictly prohibited. This isn’t the frist time the military has conducted missile tests in this area; though, the recent tensions between India and Pakistan have heightened the importance of these upcoming tests. Observers note that a major missile test took place in January, involving the domestically developed BrahMos supersonic missile. In April, the Indian Air Force successfully tested a new ballistic missile capable of striking targets over 250 kilometers away from the islands. With the airspace closure now in effect, the anticipation surrounding the missile tests is palpable, reflecting the ongoing strategic developments in the region.
