Delhi International Airport to reopen third runway for operations from September 20

Delhi International Airport's third runway, which has been closed for seven months, is set to reopen on September 20. The runway underwent a comprehensive rehabilitation programme, which included extensive strengthening and upgrade works aimed at enhancing operational safety, efficiency, resilience, and long-term capacity.

The Delhi International Airport Limited, a GMR Aero-led consortium that manages and operates Indira Gandhi International Airport, confirmed that the upgraded runway is now ready for operational use after undergoing all required inspections, validations, and regulatory clearances. According to Hindustan Times, the rehabilitation project commenced in February 2026 and involved major airside infrastructure enhancements.

The enhancements are expected to improve runway efficiency, optimise aircraft movement, reduce runway occupancy time, and further strengthen operational reliability. Since its commissioning in 2008, the runway had been in continuous service for 17 years, with regular maintenance, including minor rehabilitation in 2017.

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