New Delhi: Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) on Saturday announced that the third runway at the Indira Gandhi International Airport will be operational from September 20.
DIAL said the comprehensive rehabilitation programme and receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals has been completed for the runway.
“The rehabilitation project, which commenced in February 2026, involved extensive strengthening and upgrade works aimed at enhancing operational safety, efficiency, resilience, and long-term capacity at one of India’s busiest aviation gateways. The upgraded runway is now ready for operational use after undergoing all required inspections, validations, and regulatory clearances,” DIAL said in a statement.
As part of the rehabilitation programme, DIAL completed major airside infrastructure enhancements, including runway resurfacing, permanent threshold displacement of runway 29L, construction of a new Rapid Exit Taxiway (RET Z1), upgrades to airfield ground lighting systems, pavement strengthening works, and associated civil and electrical infrastructure improvements. These enhancements are expected to improve runway efficiency, optimise aircraft movement, reduce runway occupancy time, and further strengthen operational reliability during varying weather conditions.
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