New Delhi, Feb. 25 -- Delhi IGI Airport's runway 11R/29L, which is commonly known as the third runway, will remain closed for landings and take-offs from today until the next three months for rehabilitation work, according to a circular released by the Airports Authority of India.

As per the dates mentioned in the notice, the runway will be out of service from Wednesday, 25 February to Monday, 25 May 2026.

The runway will remain shut during the peak summer travel season at the airport. However, the airport operator has previously told The Times of India that the closure is unlikely to have any significant impact on flight operations.

The TOI report quoted an airport official as saying that, on average, 1,520 flights, including arrivals...