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Indira Gandhi International Airport of Delhi will shut down the runway 28/10 for 90 days.
The instrument starts from the bandh on June 15, 2025 to upgrade the landing system.
The upgrade aims to improve safety during a low -visible winter fog condition.
Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) of Delhi will temporarily shut down the runway 28/10 for 90 days starting from June 15, 2025, to upgrade its instrument landing system (ILS) to CAT III-B standards. This increase will enable the aircraft to safely land during low-visuality conditions, especially to face challenges caused by dense winter fog of Delhi.
The decision follows a previous attempt in April that was discontinued due to unexpected challenges, lowering airport operations including unseasonal winds, delaying more than 400 flights. To reduce such issues during the upcoming closure, the airport plans to use its other runways, taking advantage of the expected winds during this period.
Igia, India’s busiest airport, handles around 1,300 flight movements daily and operates four runways: RW 09/27, RW 11R/29L, RW 11L/29R, and RW 10/28. Currently, terminal 2 (T2) is closed for maintenance, with operations transferred to terminals 1 (T1) and 3 (T3).
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Generally, a runway is counted at both ends, reflecting the instructions of landing and departure of aircraft. Sometimes, they are used mutually, such as RW 28/10 is also mentioned as RW 10/28.
Delhi International Airport Limited (Dial), which operates the airport, had already said on Monday (May 5) that as per the approved scheme, the runway RW will be closed again from 28/10 from mid -28/10 from mid -September to September 2025, after the peak tourist season, when the wind direction is also expected to move.
