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.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR VIDP 181000Z 27007KT 6000 FEW035 BKN100 37/23 Q1000 BECMG 5000 HZWind 270° at 7 kt — likely active runway near heading 27
Current TAF
TAF VIDP 180800Z 1809/1818 28006G16KT 6000 FEW035 BKN100 BECMG 1812/1814 13008KT 4500 HZ -RA SCT030 BKN090 TEMPO 1815/1817 24005KT 2000 -TSRA SCT025 FEW035CB BKN090Decode METAR for VIDP
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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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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
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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