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Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) is planning to increase its international passenger handling capacity by 40-50% to meet the growing demand for air travel to and from India.
The airport, which currently handles around 105 million passengers annually, has a maximum capacity of 22 million international passengers.
DIAL, a consortium led by the GMR Group, is working on a 10-year master plan to enhance the airport's capacity and infrastructure.
The plan includes optimizing runway usage, introducing an Airport Operations Centre (APOC) system, and connecting terminals with automated people mover (APM) systems.
The airport is also expected to have four fully operational runways by July, with one side of the fourth runway being CAT III compliant, enabling flights to land in poor visibility conditions.
DIAL is seeking funding support from the government for the APM system, which will improve passenger convenience and decongest the airport during peak hours.
The expansion and modernization of Delhi airport is part of the government's aim to make it an aviation hub and support the growing demand for air travel in India.
The increase in international passenger capacity will provide more options for travelers and boost tourism and trade between India and other countries.
Source: Delhi airport working to increase international passenger capacity: CEO