New Delhi: Flight operations at Jodhpur airport resumed after almost a month as runway reconstruction work was completed Indian Air Force The Dornier aircraft landed early Tuesday to mark the reopening of the main runway, officials said. After Jodhpur runway recarpeting, Srinagar, Pune and Adampur airports will also be recarpeted this year under different schedules.“Due to meticulous planning, seamless teamwork and tireless work output of AFS Jodhpur, the critical phase of runway resurfacing was completed on time, resulting in resumption of civil flights on April 28, 2026. IAF Dornier aircraft landed at Jodhpur in the early hours of April 28 to resume operations on the main runway,” South Western Air Command said in a post on Twitter.Since fighter aircraft and military aircraft have strict technical requirements, regular maintenance is essential at Jodhpur Airport. Its proximity to the Pakistan border further increases its strategic importance, making the upgrade necessary for the IAF. Civil aviation officials also confirmed that passenger operations have returned to normal after a pause of almost a month.“After a gap of almost a month, flight operations at Jodhpur airport have resumed today. Passenger movement at the terminal is going smoothly, and check-in, baggage drop and other processes are running normally,” the airport director’s office said.