Several Mumbaikars and residents of south Mumbai areas like Girgaum got a glimpse of what is in the store during the next three days with jets conducting breathtaking aerobatic manoeuvres in the skies

The aerial display in Mumbai from January 12 to 14, is being held between 12 pm and 1 pm

The event is part of an outreach programme aimed at creating awareness and fostering a deeper connection between the IAF and the local community, a defence official said

The one-hour long aerial display on each day can be viewed from the iconic Marine Drive, a 3km long sea-facing road that curves along the Arabian Sea coast

The display and demonstrations by IAF personnel and aircraft will showcase the skills, capabilities and professionalism of the force, a defence release said

The air show comprises of aerobatic displays by the Suryakiran Aerobatic Display Team (SKAT) and the `Sarang` Helicopter display team, it said

The event also features a diverse range of aerial activities, including a flypast and low-level aerobatic display by the Su-30 MKI, freefall and parachute displays by the `Akashganga` team and C-130 aircraft, said the release

Meanwhile, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) and Juhu Airport in Mumbai will be shut for operations from January 12 to January 14, amid IAF exercises. The closure is aimed to accommodate Indian Air Force (IAF) exercises over Marine Drive during these days

"The Indian Air Force has planned an Aerial Display exercise at Mumbai. Due to this, Mumbai`s CSMIA runways (RWY 09/27 & 14/32) will remain non-operational from 12:00 hrs. to 13:00 hrs. on 12th, 13th and 14th January, 2024. Passengers are urged to verify their scheduled flights with their respective airlines before heading to the airport during these days. Your cooperation is appreciated," the CSMIA said in a post on `X`