Authorities Impose Kite Flying Ban Around Lahore Airport

By Muhammad MubashirPublished On 03 Feb 2026

LAHORE: The district administration in Lahore on Monday imposed a ban on kite flying in areas adjacent to the Allama Iqbal International Airport to ensure uninterrupted air operations and the safety of passengers.

According to a notification issued by the Lahore deputy commissioner, “Kite flying shall not be permitted in the areas falling within the aircraft approach and take-off paths of Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore during the Basant festival, 2026 i.e. 6th, 7th and 8th February, 2026.”

The decision comes days ahead of the Basant celebrations, after the provincial government last month allowed the festival under strict conditions, lifting a nearly two-decade ban on kite flying.

Kite flying banned in areas near Lahore airport

Preparations are in full swing across Lahore for the Basant festival, with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announcing a provincial holiday on January 6 to mark the celebrations.

Separately, the provincial government has allowed the manufacturing of kite-flying materials in four districts, along with Lahore.

“The Provincial Cabinet has accorded approval, through croutation, for the manufacturing of Permissible Kite Flying Material under section 6(1) of the Punjab Regulation of Kite Flying Act, 2025 in the districts of Faisalabad, Kasur, Multan and Shelikhupura,” read a notification issued by the home department.

“Permissible kite flying material, as manufactured by these registered manufacturers in the four districts shall only be sold out to registered traders or registered sellers (as registered with the Deputy Commissioner, Lahore) for use in the district of Lahore on 6, 7 and 8th February 2026, as per approval already granted by the government, and not in any other district,” it added.