Airport code
DEL — Indira Gandhi International Airport
DEL is the IATA code for Indira Gandhi International Airport, an airport serving New Delhi, India. Its ICAO code is VIDP, and it operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone (UTC+5:30). The airport sits at 28.5665, 77.1031 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 777 ft (237 m).
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About Indira Gandhi International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport, known as Palam Airport until 1986, is the primary international airport serving New Delhi, the capital of India, and the National Capital Region (NCR). The airport, spread over an area of 5,106 acres (2,066 ha), is situated in Palam, Delhi, 15 km (9.3 mi) southwest of the New Delhi Railway Station and 16 km (9.9 mi) from the city centre.
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Airport information
| IATA code | DEL |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VIDP |
| Airport name | Indira Gandhi International Airport |
| City | New Delhi |
| Country | India |
| Time zone | Asia/Calcutta (UTC+5:30) |
| Latitude | 28.5665 |
| Longitude | 77.1031 |
| Elevation | 777 ft (237 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 4 |
| Longest runway | 14,534 ft (4,430 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Indira Gandhi International Airport?
The IATA code for Indira Gandhi International Airport is DEL.
What is the ICAO code for Indira Gandhi International Airport?
The ICAO code for Indira Gandhi International Airport is VIDP.
Where is DEL airport located?
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is located in New Delhi, India.
What time zone is DEL in?
Indira Gandhi International Airport operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone, which is UTC+5:30.
What is the nearest airport to DEL?
The nearest airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is Hissar Airport (HSS) in Hisar, about 148 km away.
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