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Indira Gandhi International Airport

VIDP
840
Flights/Day
14:37
Local Time
Kolkata
Timezone
777ft
Elevation
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VIDP
MVFR
36°C
Mostly Cloudy • 6kt G@Model.Metar.WindGustKnots • 4mi • 1001.00"
Observed: 08:00 UTC
MVFR — Marginal Visual: Reduced visibility, minor delays possible.
Cloud Forecast Convective Activity
12k 8k 4k 0
11:30
10k
12:30 TEMPO
9k
17:30 BECMG
9k
20:30 TEMPO
9k
06:30 BECMG
CLR
14:30 TEMPO
9k
Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) CB (storm) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %
TAF valid until 17:30 local time
About Indira Gandhi International Airport

Delhi's main challenge is severe winter fog, not turbulence. Summer monsoon (June-September) brings moderate convective turbulence.

Is Delhi Airport turbulent?

Delhi's biggest aviation challenge isn't turbulence but visibility. Winter fog regularly reduces visibility to near zero, causing hundreds of flight cancellations and delays each December through February. The combination of cold temperatures, moisture, and severe air pollution creates persistent fog banks that can shut down operations for days. Summer monsoon thunderstorms bring actual turbulence from June through September.

  • December 2025 alone saw 1000+ delayed flights and 200+ cancellations from fog
  • Winter fog events can reduce visibility below 50 meters
  • Air quality often exceeds 'hazardous' levels during fog events
Why is Delhi fog so severe?

Delhi's fog is worsened by severe air pollution from crop burning, vehicle emissions, and industrial activity. When cold winter air settles over the Indo-Gangetic Plain, pollutants get trapped near the surface and mix with moisture to create unusually thick fog. The combination of meteorological and pollution factors makes Delhi's winter fog among the worst for any major airport globally.

When can I avoid Delhi weather delays?

October through mid-November offers clear skies before winter fog sets in. March through May is generally clear but extremely hot. If flying in winter, book CAT-III compliant aircraft (most major international carriers) which can land in lower visibility. Morning flights during fog season face the worst delays; afternoon departures are often better once fog burns off.

Is turbulence at Delhi dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Delhi?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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Indigo
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Indigo
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Indigo
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6E6378
14:40
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6E2614
14:45
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9I637
14:45
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DEL BOM
6E6318
14:45
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6E 6E7156
atr 72-600
14:45
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DEL HYD
6E6212
14:45
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DEL PNQ
AI AI3391 +1
14:50
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6E990 +1
14:50
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6E2341
14:50
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RH381
14:50
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RH394
14:50
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6E2479
14:55
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DEL AUH
EY EY9760
14:55
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QP1378 +1
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15:00
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6E 6E6711
airbus a321-251nx
15:00
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6E2249
15:00
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AI AI1709
15:00
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CX CX3144
15:00
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DEL CJB
AI AI1753
15:10
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DEL KBL
RQ RQ4402
15:10
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DEL UDR
6E 6E6843
airbus a321-252nx
15:10
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6E5041
15:10
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6E6226
15:15
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DEL MAA
6E6091
15:15
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BG BG398
15:15
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DEL DXB
AI AI4309
15:20
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6E2557
15:25
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6E 6E2207
airbus a321-252nx
15:25
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IX IX1081
15:25
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DEL JRG
6E 6E6125
airbus a321-252nx
15:25
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XY XY364
15:25
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DEL COK
AI AI2473
15:25
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IX IX1507 +2
airbus a320-214
15:30
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DEL HYD
6E 6E6776 +1
airbus a321-252nx
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9I675
15:30
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IX IX5906
15:30
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DEL BOM
6E864 +1
15:30
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AI AI1713
15:35
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AI AI2761
15:35
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DEL HSR
6E 6E6983
airbus a320-251n
15:35
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DEL IXR
6E 6E6758
airbus a321-252nx
15:40
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DEL HKT
6E 6E1081
airbus a321-252nx
15:40
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DEL AUH
6E 6E1405 +1
airbus a321-252nx
15:40
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DEL RPR
6E 6E6789
15:45
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DEL TRZ
6E 6E769
airbus a321-252nx
15:45
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DEL BKK
6E 6E1053
airbus a321-251nx
15:45
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DEL TIR
6E 6E732
airbus a320-251n
15:55
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DEL STV
XC XC6366
boeing 737 max 8
16:00
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DEL PNQ
AI AI2971
airbus a320-251n
16:00
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DEL GOI
AI AI487
airbus a320-251n
16:00
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DEL MCT
WY WY246
boeing 737-81m
16:00
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DEL CCU
6E 6E6415
airbus a321-252nx
16:05
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DEL NAG
6E 6E6696 +2
airbus a321-252nx
16:05
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DEL PAT
6E 6E6379 +1
airbus a320-271n
16:10
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DEL VNS
6E 6E2235
airbus a321-252nx
16:10
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DEL IXJ
IX IX1390 +1
airbus a320-214
16:15
Local
DEL MAA
AI AI537 +1
boeing 787-8 dreamliner
16:15
Local
DEL BOM
6E 6E327 +1
airbus a321-252nx
16:15
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DEL HYD
6E 6E6217
airbus a321-252nx
16:15
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DEL BDQ
6E 6E6624
airbus a320-271n
16:15
Local
DEL IXE
IX IX1782
boeing 737-8hg
16:20
Local
DEL RPR
6E 6E734
airbus a320-251n
16:20
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DEL DOH
6E 6E1345
airbus a321-251nx
16:20
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DEL DYU
SZ SZ110
boeing 737-93y(er)
16:20
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DEL KTM
RA RA218
airbus a320-233
16:25
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DEL BBI
XC XC6688
boeing 737-81d
16:25
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DEL DXB
EK EK517
boeing 777-31h(er)
16:30
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DEL HBX
6E 6E758
airbus a320-251n
16:30
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DEL BSR
IA IA446
boeing 737-81z
16:30
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DEL CCJ
6E 6E2145
airbus a321-252nx
16:30
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DEL BGW
IA IA444
boeing 737-81z
16:30
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DEL BSZ
KA KA578 +1
16:30
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DEL IXC
6E 6E759 +2
airbus a321-252nx
16:30
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DEL BLR
AI AI2817
airbus a320-251n
16:35
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DEL LKO
6E 6E780 +1
airbus a321-252nx
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