en.Wedoany.com Reported - Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) is finalizing a 20-year master plan to guide the long-term infrastructure and operational development of Indira Gandhi International Airport. The operator stated that this plan will reflect changes in the aviation industry, shifts in the competitive landscape, and evolving infrastructure needs in terminals, airside, and support services.
The plan, to be developed in consultation with airport users and stakeholders, will include significant updates compared to the previous master plan finalized in 2016. Under regulatory requirements, airports must submit a master plan every 10 years, and this new version will be more dynamic to allow for periodic adjustments. A DIAL official noted that market changes, such as the exit of airlines like GoAir and Jet Airways, have altered the demand and route network patterns that the plan must address.
Indira Gandhi International Airport, India's largest airport, handles over 1,300 aircraft movements daily and serves as the region's primary aviation hub. In the fiscal year ending March 2026, the airport recorded passenger traffic of 78.7 million, slightly down from 79.3 million in the previous fiscal year, reflecting broader passenger fluctuations. Of this, domestic passenger traffic reached 57.2 million, while international traffic stood at 21.5 million. These figures will inform capacity and service forecasts in the master plan.
Financial performance will also influence planning priorities. DIAL, a consortium led by the GMR Group, posted a net profit of INR 4.769 billion in fiscal year 2025-26, compared to a loss in the previous fiscal year. The official did not disclose specific measures but indicated that infrastructure needs, terminal capacity, airside improvements, and commercial development will be key considerations to support expected passenger growth and airline demands. Following consultations with stakeholders, the revised master plan is expected to be submitted to India's Ministry of Civil Aviation within two to two and a half months.
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