Republic Day: In view of the preparations and celebrations of Republic Day, there will be no arrival or departure of any flight at Delhi Airport from 10.20 am to 12.45 pm every day till January 26. An officer associated with the aviation sector gave this information. The restriction has been modified in the NOTAM (notice to aircrew) issued by the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Earlier, the restrictions were applicable only for non-scheduled flights with a few exceptions. The official said on Friday that there will be no flight movement from Delhi airport between 10.20 am and 12.45 pm from January 19 to 26.
The airspace ban will last from January 19 to January 29.
NOTAM (Notice to Aircrew) contains essential information for personnel involved in flight operations. In view of the preparations and celebrations of Republic Day, the restrictions on airspace in the national capital will remain in place from January 19 to January 29. The NOTAM issued earlier this week said that the airline’s non-scheduled flights and other aircraft will not be allowed to land or take off from 10 am to 1.15 pm during the period of January 19-25. It was said that these restrictions will be in force from 6 am to 9 pm during the period from 26 to 29 January.
Around 1,300 flights are operated every day
NOTAM will have no impact on helicopter operations of the Indian Air Force, Border Security Force (BSF), Army as well as government-owned aircraft, helicopters flying with the Governor or Chief Minister of a state. Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital is the largest airport in the country and operates around 1,300 flights daily. In view of the Republic Day, flying of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), paragliders, light aircraft, drones and hot air balloons has been banned over the national capital. Delhi Police gave this information on Friday. According to the police, this order will be effective from January 18 to February 15.
Why was this decision taken?
According to the order, some criminal and anti-social elements and terrorists enemy of India can create a threat to the security of common people, eminent personalities and essential establishments by using such items. Apart from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), paragliders, light aircraft, drones and hot air balloons, the order also mentions jumping from aircraft with the help of parachute. The order issued by Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora said, “Delhi Police has banned the flight of sub-conventional aerial platforms over the national capital on the occasion of Republic Day and to do so It will be a punishable offense under section 188 of the Indian Penal Code.