Archive · 15 Jun 2025
Delhi Airport Runway Upgrade to Disrupt Flights for Three Months
Imagine Delhi Airport is getting a makeover!
One of its runways is closing for three months to get a special upgrade, like adding better lights.
This upgrade, called CAT 3B, will help planes land safely even when it's super foggy.
Because of the work, some flights will be cancelled or moved to different times.
The airport has planned ahead to keep things running as smoothly as possible and avoid big problems like last time.
This upgrade is a good thing because it will make the airport much better at handling flights in the winter, when fog can cause big delays.
Delhi Airport's Runway 10/28 will be closed for three months starting this Sunday.
The closure will facilitate the upgrade of the runway to CAT 3B standard for improved visibility landings.
Approximately 200 daily flights will be affected, with cancellations and rescheduling.
DIAL has coordinated with airlines to minimize disruptions and avoid past issues.
The upgrade aims to enhance the airport's ability to handle flights during winter fog.
- Who
- Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), airlines and passengers.
- What
- Runway upgrade at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
- When
- Starting this Sunday, lasting for three months until September 15.
- Where
- Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi.
- Why
- To upgrade the runway to CAT 3B standard, improving landing capabilities in poor visibility and to better manage flight operations during winter.
Passengers
Airlines/DIAL
Impact on Travel
Passengers
Expect flight delays or cancellations due to the runway closure.
Airlines/DIAL
Appreciate the long-term benefits of enhanced safety and operational efficiency.
- Airport
- Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, Delhi
- Runway
- 10/28
- Closure Duration
- Three months
- Upgrade Standard
- CAT 3B
- Affected Flights
- Approximately 200 daily
- Cancellation Rate
- 8%
- Start Date
- This Sunday