Major Infrastructure Overhaul Begins at IGI Airport

Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), India’s busiest aviation hub, is scheduled to close Runway 28/10 for 90 days starting June 15, 2025, as part of a critical infrastructure upgrade. This move will facilitate the installation of CAT III-B Instrument Landing System (ILS)—a technology that enables aircraft to land in extremely poor visibility, particularly during Delhi’s dense winter fog.

Why This Upgrade Is a Game-Changer

Delhi is notorious for flight disruptions during winter due to low visibility. Upgrading to CAT III-B will enable aircraft to land with visibility as low as 50 meters, a much-needed enhancement for uninterrupted winter operations. For B2B agents managing corporate travel or group departures, this upgrade promises greater schedule reliability and fewer last-minute diversions.

April Attempt Delayed by Weather—New Timeline Promises Smoother Execution

Earlier in April 2025, Delhi International Airport Ltd. (DIAL) began similar work but halted the upgrade due to unexpected easterly winds. This caused over 400 flight delays, forcing DIAL to postpone the closure until a more favourable period.

The revised plan targets mid-June to mid-September, aligning with westerly wind conditions and post-peak travel season. This timing ensures minimum disruption across the airport’s average of 1,300 daily flight movements.

How Will Flights Operate During the Closure?

Despite the temporary suspension of Runway 28/10 (also called 10/28), IGIA will continue full-scale operations using its other three active runways:

Runway 09/27
Runway 11R/29L
Runway 11L/29R

With Terminal 2 already closed for maintenance, all passenger traffic will be handled through Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Airport authorities have reassured stakeholders that the impact will be minimal and well-managed.

Major Infrastructure Overhaul Begins at IGI Airport

Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), India’s busiest aviation hub, is scheduled to close Runway 28/10 for 90 days starting June 15, 2025, as part of a critical infrastructure upgrade. This move will facilitate the installation of CAT III-B Instrument Landing System (ILS)—a technology that enables aircraft to land in extremely poor visibility, particularly during Delhi’s dense winter fog.

Why This Upgrade Is a Game-Changer

Delhi is notorious for flight disruptions during winter due to low visibility. Upgrading to CAT III-B will enable aircraft to land with visibility as low as 50 meters, a much-needed enhancement for uninterrupted winter operations. For B2B agents managing corporate travel or group departures, this upgrade promises greater schedule reliability and fewer last-minute diversions.

April Attempt Delayed by Weather—New Timeline Promises Smoother Execution

Earlier in April 2025, Delhi International Airport Ltd. (DIAL) began similar work but halted the upgrade due to unexpected easterly winds. This caused over 400 flight delays, forcing DIAL to postpone the closure until a more favourable period.

The revised plan targets mid-June to mid-September, aligning with westerly wind conditions and post-peak travel season. This timing ensures minimum disruption across the airport’s average of 1,300 daily flight movements.

How Will Flights Operate During the Closure?

Despite the temporary suspension of Runway 28/10 (also called 10/28), IGIA will continue full-scale operations using its other three active runways:

Runway 09/27
Runway 11R/29L
Runway 11L/29R

With Terminal 2 already closed for maintenance, all passenger traffic will be handled through Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Airport authorities have reassured stakeholders that the impact will be minimal and well-managed.

Major Infrastructure Overhaul Begins at IGI Airport

Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), India’s busiest aviation hub, is scheduled to close Runway 28/10 for 90 days starting June 15, 2025, as part of a critical infrastructure upgrade. This move will facilitate the installation of CAT III-B Instrument Landing System (ILS)—a technology that enables aircraft to land in extremely poor visibility, particularly during Delhi’s dense winter fog.

Why This Upgrade Is a Game-Changer

Delhi is notorious for flight disruptions during winter due to low visibility. Upgrading to CAT III-B will enable aircraft to land with visibility as low as 50 meters, a much-needed enhancement for uninterrupted winter operations. For B2B agents managing corporate travel or group departures, this upgrade promises greater schedule reliability and fewer last-minute diversions.

April Attempt Delayed by Weather—New Timeline Promises Smoother Execution

Earlier in April 2025, Delhi International Airport Ltd. (DIAL) began similar work but halted the upgrade due to unexpected easterly winds. This caused over 400 flight delays, forcing DIAL to postpone the closure until a more favourable period.

The revised plan targets mid-June to mid-September, aligning with westerly wind conditions and post-peak travel season. This timing ensures minimum disruption across the airport’s average of 1,300 daily flight movements.

How Will Flights Operate During the Closure?

Despite the temporary suspension of Runway 28/10 (also called 10/28), IGIA will continue full-scale operations using its other three active runways:

Runway 09/27
Runway 11R/29L
Runway 11L/29R

With Terminal 2 already closed for maintenance, all passenger traffic will be handled through Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Airport authorities have reassured stakeholders that the impact will be minimal and well-managed.

Major Infrastructure Overhaul Begins at IGI Airport

Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), India’s busiest aviation hub, is scheduled to close Runway 28/10 for 90 days starting June 15, 2025, as part of a critical infrastructure upgrade. This move will facilitate the installation of CAT III-B Instrument Landing System (ILS)—a technology that enables aircraft to land in extremely poor visibility, particularly during Delhi’s dense winter fog.

Why This Upgrade Is a Game-Changer

Delhi is notorious for flight disruptions during winter due to low visibility. Upgrading to CAT III-B will enable aircraft to land with visibility as low as 50 meters, a much-needed enhancement for uninterrupted winter operations. For B2B agents managing corporate travel or group departures, this upgrade promises greater schedule reliability and fewer last-minute diversions.

April Attempt Delayed by Weather—New Timeline Promises Smoother Execution

Earlier in April 2025, Delhi International Airport Ltd. (DIAL) began similar work but halted the upgrade due to unexpected easterly winds. This caused over 400 flight delays, forcing DIAL to postpone the closure until a more favourable period.

The revised plan targets mid-June to mid-September, aligning with westerly wind conditions and post-peak travel season. This timing ensures minimum disruption across the airport’s average of 1,300 daily flight movements.

How Will Flights Operate During the Closure?

Despite the temporary suspension of Runway 28/10 (also called 10/28), IGIA will continue full-scale operations using its other three active runways:

Runway 09/27
Runway 11R/29L
Runway 11L/29R

With Terminal 2 already closed for maintenance, all passenger traffic will be handled through Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Airport authorities have reassured stakeholders that the impact will be minimal and well-managed.

Major Infrastructure Overhaul Begins at IGI Airport

Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), India’s busiest aviation hub, is scheduled to close Runway 28/10 for 90 days starting June 15, 2025, as part of a critical infrastructure upgrade. This move will facilitate the installation of CAT III-B Instrument Landing System (ILS)—a technology that enables aircraft to land in extremely poor visibility, particularly during Delhi’s dense winter fog.

Why This Upgrade Is a Game-Changer

Delhi is notorious for flight disruptions during winter due to low visibility. Upgrading to CAT III-B will enable aircraft to land with visibility as low as 50 meters, a much-needed enhancement for uninterrupted winter operations. For B2B agents managing corporate travel or group departures, this upgrade promises greater schedule reliability and fewer last-minute diversions.

April Attempt Delayed by Weather—New Timeline Promises Smoother Execution

Earlier in April 2025, Delhi International Airport Ltd. (DIAL) began similar work but halted the upgrade due to unexpected easterly winds. This caused over 400 flight delays, forcing DIAL to postpone the closure until a more favourable period.

The revised plan targets mid-June to mid-September, aligning with westerly wind conditions and post-peak travel season. This timing ensures minimum disruption across the airport’s average of 1,300 daily flight movements.

How Will Flights Operate During the Closure?

Despite the temporary suspension of Runway 28/10 (also called 10/28), IGIA will continue full-scale operations using its other three active runways:

Runway 09/27
Runway 11R/29L
Runway 11L/29R

With Terminal 2 already closed for maintenance, all passenger traffic will be handled through Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Airport authorities have reassured stakeholders that the impact will be minimal and well-managed.

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