Recent reports and official notices to airmen (NOTAMs) indicate significant disruptions at multiple Pakistani air bases, with one base shut down for a week and two others undergoing maintenance. According to NOTAMs and statements from Indian authorities, a total of 12 Pakistani air bases were targeted in strikes aimed at technical installations, command and control centers, radar sites, and weapon-storage areas. Below is a detailed overview of the affected bases and the reported impacts.

Affected Air Bases and NOTAM Details

1. Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab
   • Status: Shut down for seven days (May 10–17, 2025).
   • Details: NOTAM indicates “Work in Progress” (WIP), leading to a complete closure of the base during this period. This forward operational base under Pakistan’s Central Air Command overlooks Rajasthan and is integrated with Sheikh Zayed International Airport.

2. Sukkur, Sindh

• Status: Flights canceled due to maintenance issues.
• Details: The NOTAM highlights a problem with the Non-Directional Beacon (NDB), rendering it out of service. Sukkur hosts a squadron of American F-16 fighters and is integrated with Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport.

3. Sialkot, Punjab

• Status: Undergoing maintenance on May 12 and 13, 2025.
• Details: NOTAMs for both dates confirm maintenance activities, resulting in numerous flight cancellations. Sialkot Cantonment Airport, operated by the Pakistan Army, was among the targeted sites.

Indian Armed Forces’ Statement

On Saturday, Indian authorities announced that their armed forces conducted precision strikes on 12 locations in Pakistan, targeting key military infrastructure. The strikes focused on:

• Technical installations
• Command and control centers
• Radar sites
• Weapon-storage areas

The following air bases and facilities were reportedly hit:

1. PAF Rafiqui, Jhang District, Punjab
   A frontline airbase hosting four fighter squadrons of JF-17 and Mirage aircraft, as well as a squadron of Alouette helicopters.
2. PAF Murid, Chakwal District, Punjab
   A main operating base with five squadrons of drones, including Shahpar (Pakistani), Falco (Italian), Loong (Chinese), and Bayraktar (Turkish).
3. PAF Nur Khan, Rawalpindi, Punjab
   Headquarters of the Air Mobility Command and home to PAF College. It hosts five squadrons of transport and reconnaissance aircraft, including American C-130 and Russian IL-78, and is integrated with Benazir Bhutto International Airport.
4. PAF Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab
   A forward operational base under Central Air Command, integrated with Sheikh Zayed International Airport.
5. Aviation Base, Sialkot, Punjab
   Operated by the Pakistan Army at Sialkot Cantonment Airport.
6. Pasrur, Sialkot District, Punjab
   A radar site was targeted.
7. Sukkur, Sindh
   Hosts a Pakistan Air Force (PAF) base with a squadron of American F-16s, integrated with Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport.
8. Chunian, Punjab
   A cantonment was targeted, though specific details remain undisclosed.
9. PAF Qadri, Skardu, Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK)
   A forward operational base under Pakistan’s Northern Command.
10. PAF Mushaf, Sargodha, Punjab
    A key base for Central Air Command, hosting the Combat Commanders’ School and PAF Airpower Centre of Excellence. It operates seven squadrons of American F-16s, Chinese J-7 and JF-17 fighters, French Mirage fighters, Falcon transport aircraft, and Alouette helicopters.
11. PAF Shahbaz, Jacobabad, Sindh
    A forward operational base hosting three squadrons of American F-16s, Chinese JF-17s, and Italian AW139 helicopters, integrated with a civil airport.
12. PAF Bholari, Sindh
    Previously hosted a joint exercise with the Chinese air force in 2020. It operates three squadrons of F-16s, JF-17s, and Swedish Saab transport aircraft.

The NOTAMs provide official confirmation of disruptions at Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, and Sialkot, aligning with India’s claims of targeted strikes. The closure and maintenance activities suggest significant damage or precautionary measures at these bases. The involvement of bases hosting advanced aircraft, such as American F-16s, underscores the strategic importance of the targeted sites.

While these reports indicate a major escalation, further verification from official Pakistani sources or international observers is needed to confirm the full extent of the strikes and their impact. The situation remains fluid, with potential implications for regional security and diplomacy.