Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Delhi Airport Runway to Close for 5-Month Upgrade
The Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) is going to fix and upgrade its third runway, which has been in use for 17 years.
This includes resurfacing the runway, building a new exit path, and installing new lighting and systems.
The work will start on February 16 and is expected to finish by early July.
During this time, the airport will still handle 1,514 flights per day.
The goal is to make the runway safer and more efficient for future flights.
DIAL is working with other organizations to make sure the work goes smoothly and doesn't cause too many disruptions.
DIAL announced a comprehensive rehabilitation program for Runway 11R/29L, including resurfacing, new taxiway construction, and ILS installation.
The runway, commissioned in 2008, requires strengthening and upgrades due to increased traffic and natural ageing.
Work is scheduled to start on February 16 and is expected to be completed by early July, subject to DGCA approval.
The airport will maintain a daily movement capacity of 1,514 flights during the rehabilitation.
The project includes milling and resurfacing, AGL fixture replacement, and rigid pavement upgrades, among other works.
- Who
- Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL)
- What
- Comprehensive rehabilitation of Runway 11R/29L
- When
- Scheduled to commence on February 16, with expected completion in early July
- Where
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi
- Why
- To enhance safety, operational resilience, and capacity for future growth due to increased traffic and natural ageing
- Runway
- 11R/29L (Third Runway)
- Start Date
- February 16
- Expected Completion
- Early July (subject to DGCA approval)
- Daily Movement Capacity
- 1,514 movements per day
- AGL Fixtures
- 2,000
- Basic Strip Works Area
- 500,000 sqm
- Rigid Pavement Upgrades
- 39,000 metres
Sources
DIAL Announces Comprehensive Rehabilitation for Third Runway
Delhi Airport’s third runway to go in for comprehensive rehabilitation
Will your flight be delayed? Delhi Airport to shut runway for 5-month upgrade
One runway at Delhi airport set to be shut for four months on February 16, won’t hit flight ops, says DIAL
