IGI flights to be curtailed for a week due to runway repairs
Jasjeev Gandhiok | TNN | Updated: Nov 13, 2018, 02:01 ISTHighlights
- The Delhi airport handled 63.5 million passengers in 2017-18, putting it in the top 20 busiest airports in the world.
- IGI at present has 3 runways, however a 4th runway is planned under the masterplan and could be completed by 2022.
- The additional runway is likely push up the airports capacity from around 75 flights per hour to 105.
The Delhi airport handled 63.5 million passengers in 2017-18.NEW DELHI: Flight operations at Delhi's IGI Airport are likely to be affected for a week - November 16-23 - due to runway repairs.
The airport operator, DIAL, said runway 27/09 was likely to be closed down for "preventive repairs" and maintenance from Friday for a week; the other two runways - 10/28 and 11/29 - will remain operational. "This could reduce the capacity of the airport by 50 arrivals and 50 departures per day during this period," a DIAL spokesperson said.
Initially, the airport had announced a 13-day runway closure in October, however, DIAL says the period has been reduced to ensure minimal disturbances take place in the functioning of the airport. The spokesperson also said the work being carried out had been planned in advance and is a routine activity to ensure safe aircraft operations.
Delhi at present is seeing a shallow fog during the day, however according to RK Jenamani, meteorological head at the IGI airport, flight operations are unlikely to be affected by fog during this period. “We are only likely to see dense fog in December and delays and cancellations start occurring around December 15. Last year we saw dense fog during this time and we expect similar problems only in December,” said Jenamani.
Airlines when contacted said the flights had been adjusted and cancelled in advance to ensure passengers did not face any inconvenience. “Airlines were adjusted timely and cancelled as well. The entire process was done well in advance,” said a Vistara spokesperson.
The Delhi airport handled 63.5 million passengers in 2017-18, putting it in the top 20 busiest airports in the world and the seventh busiest in Asia. The airport averages 1300 flight movements each day. The airport at present has three runways, however a fourth runway is planned under the master-plan and could be completed by 2022, making IGI the first airport in the country with four runways. The additional runway is likely push up the airports capacity from around 75 flights per hour to 105.
The airport operator, DIAL, said runway 27/09 was likely to be closed down for "preventive repairs" and maintenance from Friday for a week; the other two runways - 10/28 and 11/29 - will remain operational. "This could reduce the capacity of the airport by 50 arrivals and 50 departures per day during this period," a DIAL spokesperson said.
Initially, the airport had announced a 13-day runway closure in October, however, DIAL says the period has been reduced to ensure minimal disturbances take place in the functioning of the airport. The spokesperson also said the work being carried out had been planned in advance and is a routine activity to ensure safe aircraft operations.
Delhi at present is seeing a shallow fog during the day, however according to RK Jenamani, meteorological head at the IGI airport, flight operations are unlikely to be affected by fog during this period. “We are only likely to see dense fog in December and delays and cancellations start occurring around December 15. Last year we saw dense fog during this time and we expect similar problems only in December,” said Jenamani.
Airlines when contacted said the flights had been adjusted and cancelled in advance to ensure passengers did not face any inconvenience. “Airlines were adjusted timely and cancelled as well. The entire process was done well in advance,” said a Vistara spokesperson.
The Delhi airport handled 63.5 million passengers in 2017-18, putting it in the top 20 busiest airports in the world and the seventh busiest in Asia. The airport averages 1300 flight movements each day. The airport at present has three runways, however a fourth runway is planned under the master-plan and could be completed by 2022, making IGI the first airport in the country with four runways. The additional runway is likely push up the airports capacity from around 75 flights per hour to 105.
FROM AROUND THE WEB
more from times of india Cities
LATEST VIDEOS
City
Delhi: Yamuna river cleaned for Chhath festival01:22- Senior pilot of London-bound Air India flight found drunk before takeoff, flight delayed01:59
- Medchal bike rally: Ch Malla Reddy, supporters refuse to give way to ambulance01:05
- Construct masjid, mandir both, says Karnataka Congress minister Zameer Ahmed02:24
- AIADMK slams Rajinikanth for supporting 'Sarkar'01:56
- Arms supplier who sold weapons to Maoists nabbed by Delhi Police01:35
- Madhya Pradesh: BJP MLA equates Congress with 'butchers' for promising gaushala01:17
- Will crush heads of those opposing rath yatra: Bengal BJP leader01:09
- Bengaluru: One dead as under-construction building collapses01:41
- Fire breaks out at a wedding venue in Gurugram01:16
All Comments ()+^ Back to Top
Refrain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or inflammatory, and do not indulge in personal attacks, name calling or inciting hatred against any community. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by marking them offensive. Let's work together to keep the conversation civil.
HIDE