Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): Codes, Runways & Location
Indira Gandhi International Airport (IATA: DEL · ICAO: VIDP) is a large airport serving New Delhi, India. It lies at 28.5556° N, 77.0952° E, 777 ft (237 m) above sea level.
Overview of Indira Gandhi International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of New Delhi in India. It is identified by the IATA code DEL and the ICAO code VIDP. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Indira Gandhi International Airport has 4 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 4430 m (14534 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 777 ft (237 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Safdarjung Airport about 11 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 4,430 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Indira Gandhi International Airport
Where is Indira Gandhi International Airport located?
Indira Gandhi International Airport is located in New Delhi, India. Its coordinates are 28.5556° N, 77.0952° E.
What is the airport code for Indira Gandhi International Airport?
Indira Gandhi International Airport has an IATA code of DEL and an ICAO code of VIDP.
How long is the runway at Indira Gandhi International Airport?
Indira Gandhi International Airport's longest runway is about 4430 m (14534 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Indira Gandhi International Airport have?
Indira Gandhi International Airport has 4 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Indira Gandhi International Airport a major airport?
Indira Gandhi International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
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