Delhi Airport Flight Operations Disrupted Due to Air Traffic Control System Outage

Key Highlights

Temporary AMSS system outage caused delays at Delhi Airport

Multiple flights delayed by 30 minutes or more

Both arrivals and departures impacted, causing congestion at boarding gates

IndiGo confirmed flight delays and urged passengers to check real-time updates

Airport and technical teams actively working to resolve the issue quickly

Detailed Report

Flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport were disrupted on the morning of November 7, 2025, due to a temporary outage of the Airport Authority of India’s Automated Meteorological Support System (AMSS), an essential component of air traffic control. The outage led to delays exceeding 30 minutes for multiple flights, affecting both arrivals and departures.

Passengers on delayed flights experienced extended wait times on runways and boarding areas, while airlines including IndiGo issued advisories recommending travelers monitor live flight status updates. Air traffic controllers and technical teams responded swiftly to contain the disruption and restore full operational capacity.

This incident follows a recent recurrence of system-related delays at the airport earlier in the week, highlighting ongoing challenges in managing air traffic amid growing passenger volumes and technical complexities.

IndiGo and airport authorities have assured passengers that they are coordinating closely to minimize inconvenience and normalize flight schedules as quickly as possible.

Sources: AP7am, NDTV, News18, ET Now