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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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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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