New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), a GMR Aero-led consortium that manages and operates Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI Airport), on Saturday announced that Runway 11R/29L, commonly known as the third runway, will be operational from September 20, 2026, following the successful completion of its comprehensive rehabilitation programme and receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals.

The rehabilitation project, which commenced in February 2026, involved extensive strengthening and upgrade works aimed at enhancing operational safety, efficiency, resilience and long-term capacity at one of India's busiest aviation gateways.

The upgraded runway is now ready for operational use after undergoing all re...