The runway at Pune's Lohegaon Airport was declared "temporarily unavailable" late on April 17, 2026, following an incident involving an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft. The IAF confirmed the incident in a statement but did not elaborate on the nature of the event or the specific aircraft type involved.
Authorities have stated there were no casualties and no damage to civilian property as a result of the incident. The closure has led to the diversion of several commercial flights, impacting air travel to and from the city.
As of April 18, 2026, the runway remains closed for operations. An investigation into the incident is underway. The IAF and airport authorities are working to restore normal operations, but no specific timeline for the runway's reopening has been provided.
