Developed by Delhi International Airport (P) Limited (DIAL), a joint venture consortium led by GMR Group, the new runway is part of the Master Plan to develop the IGI Airport into a modern travel hub.
Inaugurated 6 months ahead of schedule is the longest runway in India and is capable of handling the largest aircraft category – Code F – which comprises giants like the Airbus A380 and the Antonov An-225.
In the initial phase, the new runway 11-29 will be operated in tandem with the existing runway 10-28. During this period, runway 28 will be used for all departure flights, while all flight arrivals will take place on runway 29.
Since runways 11-29 and 10-28 are parallel, their simultaneous operation will significantly expand IGIA’s capacity to handle aircraft movements.
In addition, the runway is also equipped with CAT IIIB Instrument Landing System at both ends allowing compatible aircraft to land even when the visibility is as low as 50 metres. This will complement the existing CAT IIIB equipment on runway 10 making IGI Airport the only one in India to have twin runways with this advanced Instrument Landing System. In addition, an advanced Surface Movement Guidance System, featuring induction loop sensors has been deployed to track the movementof the aircraft along the runway.
