INDIRA GANDHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (IGIA)
India's aviation sector has become the third largest domestic aviation market in the world in terms of handling domestic traffic.
Indira Gandhi International Airport is the main gateway to Delhi, India and one of the busiest airports in the region. Operated by Delhi International Airport Limited, which is owned by GMR Infrastructure (54%), Airports Authority of India (26%) and Fraport (10%), Eraman Malaysia (10%). The airport hosts domestic, regional and international passenger and cargo services from over 40 airlines. The airport acts as a hub for airlines including Air India, Air India Regional, Blue Dart Aviation, GoAir, IndiGo, JetLite and SpiceJet.
- India’s busiest airport
- Total passenger traffic of 69.23 million in FY19
- Total cargo traffic of 1 million metric tonnes in FY19
- Adjudged world’s best airport in the large airport’s category
Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) – India’s largest airport
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2021 |
In February 2021, Delhi International Airport Ltd. (DIAL) rolled out its modified online facility for international arriving passengers, following new government norms in view of the emergence of new COVID-19 strains. Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) launched the country’s first airport Covid-19 testing facility at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi for arriving international passengers Delhi Airport inaugurated North India’s largest hi-tech plant nursery with more than 1.16 lakh indoor plants The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi is on track to achieve a Net Zero Carbon Emission Airport by 2030, well ahead of the IPCC's 2050 target, which has been embraced by all major sectors worldwide. |
| 2020 |
Delhi Airport awarded a 4-star airport rating and adjudged the ‘best airport in India and Central Asia’ for the second consecutive year in 2020 Skytrax World Airport Awards Delhi Airport became first single-use plastic-free airport in India |
| 2019 |
Delhi Airport became India's First AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) certified Airport The Delhi International Airport awarded with a best aerodrome which is given by Airport Council International (ACI) in the category of airports that can handle more than 40 million passengers per annum. Delhi Airport has been awarded as a 4-star airport rating and also judged the best airport in India at the 2019 Skytrax World Airport Awards. Delhi Airport has been awarded as a 4- star airport also judged the best airport in India. |
| 2018 |
Investment of Rs 9,000 crore (US$ 1.28 billion) to handle 100 million passengers annually is expected to be made in the next three years. |
| 2017 |
Ranked as the second best airport in the over 40 Million Passengers Per Annum (MPPA) category |
| 2015 |
Ranked world’s best airport by Airport Council International in 25-40 MPPA category |
| 2014 |
Became a Star Alliance member |
| 2013 |
Ranked as the second best airport in 25-40 MPPA category by Airport Council International |
| 2011 |
Ranked as fourth best airport in the world in the category of 25-40 MPPA by Airport Council International |
| 2010 |
Inauguration of Terminal-3 |
| 2009 |
New domestic departure Terminal-1D inaugurated |
| 2008 |
IGI Airport's third runway commences operations |
| 2007 |
Foundation stone laid for Terminal-3 |
| 2006 |
Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) consortium accorded approval to develop and manage the airport |
| 1986 |
Commissioning of Terminal-2 |
| 1962 |
Operations were shifted from Safdarjung airport owing to rising passenger traffic |
| 1939-45 |
Built during the second world war to serve as an air force station |
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