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Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport

The busiest airport in India, Indira Gandhi Airport was the 16th busiest in the world in 2020. The airport serves the Delhi metropolitan area. (Featured image: Getty Images)

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Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport

IATA/ICAO Code
DEL/VIDP
Country
India
CEO
Videh Kumar Jaipuriar
Passenger Count
28,500,545 (2020)
Runways
09/27 - 2,813m (9,229ft) | 10/28 - 3,810m (12,500ft) | 11R/29L - 4,430m (14,534ft) | 11L/29R - 4,400m (14,436ft)
Terminals
Terminal 1 | Terminal 2 | Terminal 3

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