5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The lounges are comfortable, the vibe is premium, and everything just feels seamlessly organised.”
Dr Toshika Bisone5★ on Google
Airports / India / DEL
Large airport · DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport.
New Delhi, India · 777 ft elevation. 22 charter operators based here.
4.5/5
Google rating
187,877 ratings
22
Operators based
777
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
New Delhi, IndiaELEV 777 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
187,877
Google reviews
ratings on Google
22
Based operators
charter operators on the field
777
Field elevation
feet above sea level
6
Nearest alternate
nm to VIDD
Field standing
#6 / 134
India airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 187877 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated India fields.
22 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 99% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
6 nm
To the nearest alternate
Safdarjung Airport (VIDD), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Indira Gandhi International Airport, listed as VIDP / DEL, is a large commercial airport in New Delhi, India. Field elevation is 777 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, DEL is a home base: Air Charter Services Pvt. Ltd., Aryan Aviation, and Club One Air operate from the field, 22 in all. The closest alternate fields are Safdarjung Airport (VIDD, 6 nm), Noida International Airport (DXN, 35 nm), and Maharaja Agrasen International Airport (HSS, 81 nm). The field has 4 runways, the longest 14,534-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from DEL are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Palam Air Force Station. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from DEL to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
5/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“For a solo traveller doing it for the first time, that kind of environment means everything.”
Dr Toshika Bisone5★ on Google
4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The food and shopping options are *chef's kiss* 🛍️☕, and the metro connectivity makes reaching the airport so convenient.”
Dr Toshika Bisone5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Indira Gandhi International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
VIDP
IATA
DEL
FAA / Local
VIDP
Elevation
777 ft
Coordinates
28.5556° N · 77.0952° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs India fields
state range 5–10,682 ft
At 777 ft, DEL sits higher than 59% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
4 runways
longest 14,534 ft
- 11R/29L14,534 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
- 11L/29R14,436 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
- 10/2812,500 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 09/279,229 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 14,534 ft
DEL's 14,534 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators22
- Air Charter Services Pvt. Ltd.New Delhi · Part 1355.0(32)6 aircraft · VIDP
- Jetsetgo Aviation ServicesNew Delhi · Part 1354.1(16)6 aircraft · VIDP
- India Fly Safe Aviation Ltd.New Delhi · Part 1354.5(8)4 aircraft · VIDP
- Span Air Pvt, LtdNew Delhi · Part 1354.5(2)2 aircraft · VIDP
- IndoPacific Aviation Pvt. Ltd.New Delhi · Part 1355.0(1)2 aircraft · VIDP
- Heritage AviationNew Delhi · Part 1354.0(157)1 aircraft · VIDP
- Punj Lloyd AviationNew Delhi · Part 1354.1(27)1 aircraft · VIDP
- EMSOS Aviation Private, Ltd.New Delhi · Part 1355.0(4)1 aircraft · VIDP
- Gmr Aviation Pvt Ltd.New Delhi · Part 1351 aircraft · VIDP
- Prime Air AmbulanceNew Delhi · Part 1351 aircraft · VIDP
- HIMALAYAN HELI SERVICES PVT. LTD.New Delhi · Part 1354.5(662)VIDP
- East West RescueNew Delhi · Part 1354.4(198)VIDP
- Dhillon AviationNew Delhi · Part 1354.4(44)VIDP
- OSS AIR MANAGEMENT PVT LTDNew Delhi · Part 1354.6(31)VIDP
- Prabhatam AviationNew Delhi · Part 1353.8(26)VIDP
- SAR Aviation Services Pvt. LtdNew Delhi · Part 1354.7(18)VIDP
- Aryan AviationNew Delhi · Part 1352.8(17)VIDP
- Club One AirNew Delhi · Part 1354.3(12)VIDP
- Safe Fly Aviation Services Pvt LtdNew Delhi · Part 1354.5(8)VIDP
- Saraya AviationNew Delhi · Part 1354.4(8)VIDP
- Forum 1 AviationNew Delhi · Part 1354.4(7)VIDP
- SRC Aviation Pvt LtdNew Delhi · Part 1353.8(5)VIDP
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 6nmVIDDSafdarjung AirportNew Delhi
- 35nmDXNNoida International AirportGautam Buddha Nagar
- 81nmHSSMaharaja Agrasen International AirportHisar
- 96nmAGRAgra Airport / Agra Air Force StationAgra
- 97nmMZSMoradabad AirportMoradabad
- 110nmVIAMAmbala Air Force StationAmbala
Location
Open the full mapVIDP · Indira Gandhi International Airport · New Delhi, India
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DEL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,953 nm | 11h 55m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,125 nm | 14h 39m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,198 nm | 14h 49m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,342 nm | 15h 9m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 6,435 nm | 15h 22m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,453 nm | 15h 24m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,492 nm | 15h 30m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,511 nm | 15h 33m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use DEL?
- Indira Gandhi International Airport's longest paved runway is 14,534 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at DEL?
- Indira Gandhi International Airport has 4 runways; the longest measures 14,534 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at DEL?
- Yes. 22 charter operators list Indira Gandhi International Airport as a home base, including Air Charter Services Pvt. Ltd., Aryan Aviation, Club One Air. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to DEL?
- The closest alternate is Safdarjung Airport (VIDD), about 6 nm away, followed by Noida International Airport (DXN) at 35 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DEL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 11h 55m (4,953 nm), Seattle about 14h 39m (6,125 nm), Boston about 14h 49m (6,198 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.