Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Delhi Airport Runway Closure to Impact Flights for Three Months
Delhi's main airport is closing a runway from June 15 to September 15, 2025, for upgrades.
This will affect about 200 flights daily.
The upgrade will improve the runway's ability to handle more flights during foggy weather.
Airport authorities state they are working to minimize the impact and that airlines and the airport are cooperating to reschedule flights and keep passengers informed.
The runway was closed due to easterly winds and congestion, prompting the Ministry of Civil Aviation to order the resumption of runway operations.
Runway 10/28 at Delhi Airport will be closed from June 15 to September 15 for upgrades.
Approximately 114 daily flights will be canceled due to the closure.
Another 86 flights will be rescheduled to non-peak hours.
The upgrade aims to make the runway CAT III compliant.
DIAL is coordinating with airlines to minimize disruptions.
- Who
- Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL)
- What
- Closure of runway 10/28 for upgradation
- When
- June 15 to September 15, 2025
- Where
- Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), Delhi
- Why
- To upgrade runway for better operations during the fog season
- Runway Closed
- 10/28
- Closure Dates
- June 15 to September 15, 2025
- Flights Impacted
- 114 canceled daily, 86 rescheduled
- Reason for Closure
- Runway Upgradation
- Upgrade Goal
- CAT III compliance
- Airport
- Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA)
Sources
Delhi Airport runway 10/28 to remain shut for CAT-III upgrade from June 15 to September 15
Delhi airport to cancel over 100 daily flights for three months due to runway upgrade
Delhi airport flight cuts: Over 100 flights to be affected daily; runway upgrade from June 15
Extreme weather events: IGI working on climate change mitigation plan
Delhi airport runway shutdown: 3 month closure may impact 200 flights daily; upgrade to improve fog season operations
Delhi airport runway closure to affect 200 flights daily for three months
