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Delhi Airport Flight Delays Prompt Urgent Government Intervention

Civil Aviation Minister directs stakeholders to enhance coordination, scheduling, and passenger communication after runway closure and weather disruptions.

Overview

  • Runway 10/28 was closed on April 8 for CAT III B ILS upgrades, critical for low-visibility operations during winter fog.
  • A review meeting led by Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu addressed delays, with nearly 68% of flights disrupted on April 20.
  • Unexpected easterly winds further reduced arrival capacity, compounding the impact of the runway closure and stretching airport resources.
  • Terminal 2 was shut on April 15, transferring its traffic to Terminal 1, which is now operating at full capacity.
  • Runway upgrade work will pause in early May, resume on June 15, and the upgraded runway is set to reopen permanently by September 15.