Pune Airport in India is facing delays as the runway is reportedly closed after an incident. According to local reports, it will be around five hours until normal operations resume.
A jet fighter aircraft reportedly hard-landed on the runway due to an undercarriage failure. The runway is currently unavailable for civilian air traffic for at least 5 hours. Speaking on X, a spokesperson for Indian Air Force (IAF) said: "Pune runway is temporarily unavailable due to an incident involving an IAF aircraft. The aircrew are safe and there is no damage to civil property. Efforts are underway to operationalise the runway and resume normal operations at the earliest."
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Pune Airport Director Santosh Dhoke said:
"At about 2225 hrs (Friday), a fighter aircraft experienced an undercarriage failure during landing, resulting in blockage of the runway.
"As per IAF ATC, it will take 4-5 hours to clear the runway and restore normal operations."
Pune MP and Minsiter of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said he is "in constant touch with the Airport Director and Air Force officials"
"Runway operations at Pune Airport are temporarily suspended due to an incident involving an IAF aircraft. Thankfully, the aircrew are safe and there has been no damage to civil property.
"Airlines have been informed, and it may take approximately 5 hours to restore normal runway operations.
"I am in constant touch with the Airport Director and Air Force officials to ensure the situation is resolved at the earliest."
Source: Daily Express :: World Feed
