By Admin 
If you are planning to go to Phuket then this news is important for you. Phuket International Airport, the main airport of this popular tourist destination of Thailand, is currently temporarily closed, due to which passengers may face problems.
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Actually, a technical problem occurred during the landing of Air India Express flight IX 936. The hard landing caused serious damage to the nose wheel of the aircraft, due to which the runway had to be closed immediately. Due to this incident, about 20 flights have been diverted to other airports.
Phuket International’s sole runway remains closed almost seven hours after Air India Express flight #IX938 suffered severe nose wheel damage after a hard landing. So far, 20 flights have diverted to other airports.
The runway is currently set to open in another 3,5 hours—at… pic.twitter.com/2sSPhq658a
— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) March 11, 2026
According to the airport management, operations can be started again in the next 3 to 5 hours after the runway is cleaned and the investigation is completed. Passengers have been advised to keep in touch with the respective airlines for the latest status of their flights as there is a possibility of change in the schedule of many flights due to runway closure.
Famous Islands in Phuket
Phuket is the largest and most famous island of Thailand. It is known all over the world for its natural beauty, beaches and tourist activities. This island is located in the Andaman Sea and attracts millions of tourists every year. The beaches with blue waters and white sand are very popular. Especially Patong Beach, Kata Beach and Karon Beach which are quite famous among tourists.
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