Indira Gandhi International Airport

VIDP / DEL

New Delhi, IN

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
10 kt
270° G20 kt
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VIDP 041100Z 27010G20KT 5000 HZ NSC 31/16 Q1011 NOSIG
QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
985 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (777 ft)
Pressure Alt
845 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,951 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +17.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VIDP 041100Z 0412/0518 28010G20KT 6000 NSC BECMG 0418/0420 28008KT 4000 HZ BR BECMG 0501/0503 30010KT 2500 BR HZ BECMG 0510/0512 29010G20KT 5000 HZ BECMG 0516/0518 27010KT 4000 HZ
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:18Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 280° 10 kt
Visibility: 6 km
18:00Z BECMG
+7h
IFR 280° 8 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Haze, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IDP
09
27 ✈️
10
28 ✈️
11L
29R ✈️
11R
29L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
9,229 ft 148 ft ASPH 92°
10.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
12,500 ft 148 ft ASPH 105°
9.8 kt 1.7 kt
10° angle
✈️ 11L/29R
Active: 29R
14,436 ft 148 ft ASPH 103°
9.4 kt 3.4 kt
20° angle
✈️ 11R/29L
Active: 29L
14,534 ft 197 ft ASPH 103°
9.4 kt 3.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VIDP

7,676 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
9.4%
IFR
60.8%
LIFR
29.8%

Indira Gandhi International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 90.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 4.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 19.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 4°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 11.9% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 4.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 13 kt
Calm Winds: 19.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.5%
NE
1.9%
E
8.9%
SE
5.5%
S
1.4%
SW
12.1%
W
40.3%
NW
9.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.3°C
Range: 4°C to 36°C
4°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 11.9%

Best Months for VFR

September January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.6 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.7 kt
Runway 11L/29R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.9 kt
Runway 11R/29L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,676 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Indira Gandhi International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VIDP
IATA Code: DEL
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 777 ft MSL

Location

City: New Delhi
Country: IN
Latitude: 28.555630°
Longitude: 77.095190°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 9,229 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 12,500 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No
Runway 11L/29R
Length: 14,436 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No
Runway 11R/29L
Length: 14,534 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No

About Indira Gandhi International Airport

Overview

Indira Gandhi International Airport serves as the primary international gateway for New Delhi, India, handling major commercial and cargo operations. Located at 28.555630N, 77.095190E and elevated at 777 feet mean sea level, this large airport is a critical aviation hub for the national capital region.

Flying Conditions

Delhi's airport experiences significant seasonal weather variations, with summer temperatures potentially creating high-density altitude conditions that affect aircraft performance. The airport's multiple long runways (ranging from 9,229ft to 14,534ft) provide operational flexibility across different meteorological conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features four substantial asphalt runways, with 11R/29L being the longest at 14,534 feet, enabling operations for wide-body aircraft and providing significant operational redundancy. Its elevation of 777 feet MSL represents a moderate altitude that generally supports standard aviation performance parameters.

Approach Considerations

Runway configurations 11/29 and 09/27 offer multiple approach options based on prevailing wind conditions. The extensive runway lengths (particularly 11R/29L and 11L/29R exceeding 14,000 feet) provide significant margin for diverse aircraft types and operational requirements.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.