In Goa, Dabolim airfield will be closed for all civil and military flying between 7 am and 4 pm from Thursday to Sunday for periodic preventive maintenance of the runway.

Naval authorities have informed that the Indian Navy, Airports Authority of India and various charter operators the closure and flights are being rescheduled.

The authorities said the military fighters requires periodic preventive maintenance of the runway and the planned repairs would go a long way towards safe and efficient operations.