Delhi IGI Airport Third Runway Closed Until May 25: Flight Impact Details
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IGI Airport: Third Runway Closed Until May 25; Minimal Impact on Flights Expected
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News18•26-02-2026, 07:47
IGI Airport: Third Runway Closed Until May 25; Minimal Impact on Flights Expected
•Delhi IGI Airport's third runway (11R/29L) is closed from February 25 to May 25, 2026, for repair, maintenance, and upgrade work.
•Despite the closure during the peak summer travel season, DIAL expects minimal impact on flight operations, maintaining 1,514 daily movements.
•The rehabilitation includes resurfacing, building a new rapid-exit taxiway, and installing the latest Instrument Landing System (ILS) for safe operations in bad weather.
•Last year, a similar runway closure affected about 200 flights daily, but this time, the airport management is preparing in advance.
•Tower supervisors have special responsibility for strict compliance, and all airlines were informed in advance to ensure smooth operations.