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Delhi ATC Software Fault Triggers Major Delays at IGI Airport

A failure in the Automatic Message Switching System halted automated flight‑plan distribution, forcing manual processing by controllers.

File photo of passengers waiting at Delhi's IGI airport. Officials said the technical teams are working to rectify the snag and resume smooth flight operations.
Delhi Airport | Image: ANI
More than 100 flights were delayed at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday morning after a technical failure in the Air Traffic Control system. | Image: Republic
A glitch with the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system has led to delays in airport operations in Delhi.

Overview

  • More than 100 flights were delayed through the morning as operations slowed at India’s busiest airport.
  • Flight‑tracking data indicated average departure holdups of roughly 50–55 minutes during the disruption.
  • The Airports Authority of India said controllers are preparing flight plans manually while technical teams work to restore the system.
  • Delhi Airport urged passengers to monitor airline updates, and Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet and Akasa issued advisories warning of longer waits.
  • The glitch, first surfacing Thursday evening, created congestion for departures and arrivals, and authorities have not provided a clear timeline for full recovery.