Lucknow Airport Runway Upgrade: Temporarily Closed from March to July 2025

So, you’re thinking of traveling through Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)? Here is your guide!

The commencement of a major runway recarpeting project at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (CCSI), Lucknow, is scheduled for March 1, 2025. It will therefore involve suspension of all flight operations between 10 AM and 6 PM every day. This temporary closure could even last till July 15, 2025, thereby affecting thousands of passengers and flights.

Why are Day Operations Suspended at Lucknow Airport?Over the four months, airport authorities said the main purpose of the maintenance project is for runway upgrade pertaining to texture, friction, strength, and overall efficiency. Since 2018, when the last major recarpeting was done, this upgrade is important to ensure safe and smooth flight operations in the future.

Effects on Flights and Passengers

• Flight Cancellations & Rescheduling – More than 1,088 flights are likely to be affected. Airlines will reschedule many flights to operate outside the 10 AM-6 PM window.
• Disruption of Passengers – About 1.84 lakh passengers with confirmed bookings will find their itineraries changed.
• Reduced Flight Operations – Usually, about 140 aircraft movements happen every day; during this particular time, it will allow only 132 movements a day.

What Are Upgrades Made? For operational efficiency and safety, the upgrades and improvements include:

• Runway Recarpeting– The 45m wide X 2,744m long runway will be milled, overlaid, and strengthened according to new aviation safety standards.
• New Taxiway Construction– Full-length parallel taxiways (2,744 meters) and another taxiway (P9) will be constructed to facilitate aircraft-only movement.
• LED Lighting System Installation– State-of-the-art LED airfield lighting system will be installed for better visibility and security in night operations.

How to Act for Managing Travel Plans?✈️ Flight Status Check-Up-Confirm against any schedule change from the airline as early as possible.

• Book an Alternative Flight during Non-Affected Hours-If the option is available, please book a flight that departs before 10 AM or after 6 PM.
• Stay Updated-Follow advisory by the airlines and announcements by the airport for real-time updates.

The Concluding PartOf course, this temporary closure may cause inconvenience, though it is such upgrades that will really raise airport efficiency and passenger experience. Lucknow travelers should therefore watch for updates from their respective airlines and make use of any chance to reschedule.

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