Indian Airspace over Andaman and Nicobar Islands Closed Today for High-Altitude Weapon Test

India has closed the airspace over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on 23 and 24 May. Under a Notice to Airmen, no aircraft will be allowed to fly over the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. It is believed that India is going to conduct a major missile test.

Andaman airspace closed for 3 hours for high-altitude weapon test, another one tomorrow

The Andaman airspace was restricted from 7 am to 10 am for the test, and a similar closure is planned for the same time on Saturday.

Andaman airspace closed for three hours for high altitude weapon test

‘This is a routine practice here in Andaman and Nicobar Islands as we have done similar tests in the past also,’ said a senior defence official.

Indian airspace over Andaman and Nicobar Islands closed today for high-altitude weapon test

The airspace over Andaman and Nicobar Islands was closed for three hours on Friday due to a high altitude weapon test. Similar closures are planned for May 23 and 24, with restrictions on civilian flights during these times, as part of routine military practices.

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Airspace over Andaman closed for 3 hours for high altitude weapon test

An aerial view of the Indira Point, 600 km south of Port Blair, in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. File photo | Photo Credit: REUTERS The airspace over Andaman and Nicobar Islands...