Indira Gandhi Intl
Indira Gandhi Intl (VIDP/DEL) serves Delhi, India. This is a major international airport with 3 runways (09/27, 10/28). Field elevation is 777 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: VIDP
- Name: Indira Gandhi Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 28.55563
- Longitude: 77.095192
- Elevation: 777 ft
- Country: India
- Municipality: Delhi
- IATA Code: DEL
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
- Distance from City: 12.9 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 09/27
- Designation: 09/27
- Dimensions: 9229 X 150
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GPS), RNAV (RNP)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 10/28
- Designation: 10/28
- Dimensions: 12500 X 150
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GPS), RNAV (RNP)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 11/29
- Designation: 11/29
- Dimensions: 14534 X 197
- Surface: paved
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GPS), RNAV (RNP)
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100, 118.250, 118.750 MHz
- Ground: 121.625, 121.900 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 126.400 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://www.newdelhiairport.in/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: No PPR for scheduled flights. GA/non-scheduled require DGCA landing permit and coordinate with DIAL.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Calculated by MTOW; approx INR 575/ton for international wide-body
- Parking Fee: INR 95/ton per 2h block; first 4h free for international turnarounds
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: INR
- Remarks: Fees published by DIAL (Delhi International Airport Ltd). Route navigation and terminal navigation charges apply separately. CUTE charges for airlines.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Supplied by Indian Oil (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum (BPCL), or Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL). Into-plane service at all terminals. Throughput levy applies.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full CIQ at Terminal 3 (international). APIS data required. e-Visa available for many nationalities. BCAS (Bureau of Civil Aviation Security) security requirements apply to all operations.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew; 24-hour operations. DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) slot coordination required. BCAS security requirements mandatory. Night noise restrictions may apply. Chapter 2 banned.
Airport Services
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India Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 24 hours minimum; 7 working days for Prior Reference Countries (PRC)
- Landing Lead Time: Standard: 3 working days (flight on 4th day). PRC countries: 7 working days (flight on 8th day). Tech stop/fuel stop: 1 working day (except PRC). Military airports: 15-20 business days.
Private flights require DGCA permit and security clearance. Ministry of Defence approval needed for certain routes.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at VIDP?
- The tower frequency at Indira Gandhi Intl is 118.1, 118.25, 118.75 MHz.
- What fuel is available at VIDP?
- Indira Gandhi Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does VIDP require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Indira Gandhi Intl (India).