New Delhi, Delhi
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) — Airport Security Guide
Last updated: 8 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL / VIDP) serves New Delhi, Delhi, at 777 ft above sea level. It has 4 runways (longest 4,430 m, asphalt), and is operated by Delhi International Airport Ltd (GMR Group). Passenger and baggage screening follows BCAS security rules.
- State
- Delhi
- IATA / ICAO
- DEL / VIDP
- Elevation
- 777 ft
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 4,430 m (asphalt)
- Operator
- Delhi International Airport Ltd (GMR Group)
- Coordinates
- 28.56°N, 77.10°E
Where is Indira Gandhi International Airport?
Indira Gandhi International Airport serves New Delhi in Delhi and sits 777 feet above sea level, at 28.56°N, 77.10°E. It is operated by Delhi International Airport Ltd (GMR Group). Its codes are DEL (IATA) and VIDP (ICAO).
Runways at DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport has 4 runways, the longest measuring 4,430 m with an asphalt surface. It operates under BCAS security oversight, the framework that governs civil aviation security across India.
Security screening at DEL
Every passenger at DEL clears pre-embarkation security screening, and 100% of hold baggage is screened before loading, as required by BCAS. At India's major airports this is carried out by the CISF. Prohibited-item and dangerous-goods rules follow the national BCAS and DGCA lists.
Is DigiYatra available at DEL?
DigiYatra — the voluntary facial-recognition entry and boarding system — is being rolled out in phases across major Indian airports, so availability changes over time. Check the official DigiYatra app for the current status at Indira Gandhi International Airport. You can always travel with a boarding pass and photo ID instead.