Delhi Airport Imposes Restrictions on Non-Scheduled Flights on Independence Day

Non-scheduled flights, including private jets, will be restricted from taking off or landing at the Delhi airport on August 15 during specified hours. The restrictions, effective from 6 am to 10 am and from 4 pm to 7 pm, will not impact scheduled flights or aircraft operated by IAF, BSF, or Army aviation.

Non-scheduled flights will not be allowed to take off or land at the Delhi airport during specified hours on August 15, according to an official.

The curbs will be in place for non-scheduled flights of scheduled airlines and private jet operations from 6 am to 10 am and from 4 pm to 7 pm on Independence Day.

Scheduled flight operations will not be impacted, the official said on Tuesday.

While no landing or take-off will be permitted for non-scheduled flights during the specified periods, there will be no impact of the NOTAM on scheduled flights as well as aircraft operated by IAF, BSF and Army aviation helicopters.

In addition, state-owned aircraft, helicopters flying Governor or Chief Minister, as well as flights undertaking quick response missions and casualty/immediate medical evacuation, are exempted from the restrictions, the official said.

A NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) has been issued by the Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) that comes under the Airports Authority of India (AAI) in this regard.

Generally, NOTAM is a notice containing information that is essential for personnel involved in flight operations.

The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital is the country's busiest airport.