Indira Gandhi International Airport (VIDP)

New Delhi, India · Asia-Pacific

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

VIDP

IATA

DEL

City

New Delhi

Country

India

Region

Asia-Pacific

Elevation

777 ft

Runways

3 runways

Coordinates

28.5562, 77.1000

Overview

Indian capital hub with dense fog in winter reducing visibility to near zero. IndiGo and Air India base.

Current Weather at VIDP

Pilots flying into or out of Indira Gandhi International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for VIDP. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for VIDP. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near New Delhi. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Indira Gandhi International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Indira Gandhi International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like VIDP include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Training Availability

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No On-Field Training Reported

Indira Gandhi International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.

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