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Delhi Airport's Fourth Runway Now Open for Operations

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July 15, 2023

The fourth runway and dual Eastern Cross Taxiways (ECT) were put into operation at the Delhi airport on Friday, a development that will enhance the capacity and operational efficiency of the largest airport in the country. The airport is projected to handle 109 million passengers annually shortly.

Delhi Airport's Fourth Runway Now Open for Operations

On Friday, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated the fourth runway and ECT, stating that the civil aviation sector in the country is at a turning point, marking the beginning of the growth phase.

Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) is the first airport in India to have four runways and ECT, facilitating approximately 1,500 aircraft movements every day.

Scindia mentioned that with the completion of the fourth runway and terminal expansion, expected to be finalized soon, the passenger handling capacity of Delhi Airport will increase to 109 million per annum.

At present, the airport’s capacity stands at 70 million passengers per year, and Scindia emphasized that Delhi Airport will surpass Atlanta Airport in terms of capabilities.

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