Delhi airport's new runway likely to start next month before G20 summit
runway took place on July 14, 2023, marking IGIA's fourth operational runway. However, since its commissioning, the new runway has exclusively been used for take-offs, owing to the pending activation of its instrument landing system (ILS).
As per a TOI report quoting sources, the ILS equipment was procured from Russia in May this year, yet its calibration has encountered certain complications.
To address these issues, a team of Russian engineers is presently on-site, working to rectify the necessary aspects. The timeline for their work is optimistic, and once the calibration process is completed and successful testing is conducted, the 29R runway is anticipated to be fully operational for landings from September 7 onward.
The successful calibration of the ILS would enable both landings and take-offs on the two runways situated towards the Gurgaon side of the Northern Access Road.
This route connects Terminal 3 (T3) with Mahipalpur and can facilitate smoother air traffic flow when both runways are functional. The two runways on the Dwarka side of this route are identified as 28/10, historically recognized for its jumbo jet point, and the smaller 27/09.
The impending G20 Leaders' Summit adds significance to this operational enhancement.
Eminent global leaders, including the likes of US President Joe Biden and China's President Xi Jinping, are scheduled to arrive from September 8 onward. For aircraft carrying these world leaders, runways 27 or 28 will be preferred for landing due to their proximity to the Palam Technical Area, which is frequented by high-profile dignitaries such as the President, Vice President, and Prime Minister.
Although Palam Technical Area is situated off runway 27, both runways, 27 and 28, will remain
