Delhi airport: Air traffic system 'up and functional' after glitch; 800 flights delayed

The temporary outage in the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) affecting Air Traffic Control (ATC) operations has been resolved, and normal flight operations are being progressively restored at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) and other impacted airports in the northern region, IndiGo airline said in a statement.

Delhi airport flight status live updates: IndiGo says that normal operations are being progressively restored at Delhi Airport and other impacted airports in the northern region.

“We appreciate the efforts of the airport and ATC authorities in resolving the issue and getting systems back online. As flight operations stabilize, delays and terminal-side congestion may continue for sometime, and we thank you for bearing with us during this transition back to normalcy,” it said.

“Our on-ground teams remain available to assist you. We look forward to ensuring you breeze through the airport and enjoy a smooth and pleasant journey once again,” the airline added.

Delhi airport flight status live updates: “The AMSS has now been restored to normal functionality. While minor delays in automated processes may persist due to backlogged data, the system is stabilising and full normalcy is expected shortly,” the Ministry of Civil Aviation said in a release.

Delhi airport flight status live updates: The Airports Authority of India said that its air traffic control messaging system at Delhi airport is “up and functional”.

“The AMSS systems are up and functional now. Due to some backlogs, there may be some delays in the normal functioning of automated operations, but the situation will be normal soon,” the body said.

The technical glitch disrupted about 800 flights at the airport today.

Delhi airport flight status live: Data from Flightradar24 shows that around 95 per cent of departing flights were facing delays of around 55 minutes on average.

Meanwhile, 69 per cent of flights arriving at the airport were delayed, with an average delay of 43 minutes.

More than 800 flights faced delays at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday, PTI news agency reported citing sources. This included domestic and international flights.

All airline operations were affected following technical problems with the air traffic control system, with authorities working to fix the issue. Meanwhile, at least 20 flights were cancelled amid the issue, sources said, according to PTI.

Delhi airport flight status live: Nearly 700 flights were delayed at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday due to a technical fault in the Air Traffic Control system.

Delhi airport flight status live: In a post on X, Delhi Airport says that all airline operations are currently impacted and that concerned authorities are working on resolving the issue at the earliest. "Passengers are requested to follow updates from their airlines regarding revised schedules," it adds.

Delhi airport flight status live: Shares of IndiGo closed 2% lower on Friday, while SpiceJet lost 1% after the airlines, along with Air India Group, warned of delays, reported Reuters.

Delhi airport flight status live: According to Flightradar24, there is an average delay of 23 minutes for arriving flights and 84 minutes for departing flights.

Delhi airport flight status live: Data from Flightradar24 shows there's an average delay of 44 minutes for arriving flights and 48 minutes for departing flights.

Amid the flights operations being hit at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, 97 per cent flights have been delayed at the airport till now, according to data from Flightradar 24.

Flight operations were disrupted at the airport on Friday after a technical fault hit the Air Traffic Control system, delaying more than 400 flights. All airline operations at the airport were impacted due to the technical fault authorities are working to fix the issues.

The Delhi airport is experiencing an average departure delay of 62 minutes i.e. more than an hour currently, according to data from Flightradar 24.

Flight operations at the airport were hit due to a technical fault in the Air Traffic Control system. In its latest update, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) had said that teams are working to restore the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS), which supports ATC data.

Air traffic controllers are reportedly preparing flight plans manually using available information while the technical fault is looked into, a process that takes more time and can lead to further delays.

In view of the technical fault in the Air Traffic Control system, multiple airlines, including IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, SpiceJet and Akasa Air have issued advisories.

The airlines have said there are delays in their flights at the Delhi airport due to the issues with the air traffic control system. Indigo in its latest advisory requested passengers to arrive a little earlier than usual for their flights.

“We understand that the ongoing AMSS system issue affecting Air Traffic Control has led to delays and disruptions to travel plans, and we fully understand the inconvenience this may be causing to our customers and their loved ones,” the airline said in a post pn X.

“While the authorities work to restore full system functionality, our priority is to support you with timely updates and assistance across all airport touchpoints. Our teams remain available and are doing their utmost to ensure your journey remains as smooth as possible,” it added.

The advisory by Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport said, “Flight Operations at Mumbai Airport have been affected by a technical issue impacting the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) at Delhi, which supports Air Traffic Control flight planning. The concerned authorities are actively working to resolve the issue at the earliest.” It added, “As a result, airline operations may experience delays. Passengers are advised to connect with their respective airlines for updates on flight status and revised schedules. We regret the inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience and cooperation.”

After a technical glitch impacted flight operations at Delhi Airport, the operations at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport have been affected. In an advisory, the airport said, “Flight Operations at Mumbai Airport have been affected by a technical issue impacting the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) at Delhi, which supports Air Traffic Control flight planning. The concerned authorities are actively working to resolve the issue at the earliest. ” It added, “As a result, airline operations may experience delays. Passengers are advised to connect with their respective airlines for updates on flight status and revised schedules.”

Veteran pilot Captain Sharath Panicker told ANI, "The failure of the system basically means that the flight plans, which each aircraft has to submit prior to operating, instead of being interpreted by the computer and automatically, have to be manually fed into the system, which leads to the delay". He added, “In addition to that, all the meteorological information that comes from all the meteorological stations across the country is integrated into this one conduit, which is available in the form of the Automatic Terminal Information System or the ATIS. This also would have to be done manually.”

Amid the flight delays at the Delhi airport, India's largest airline IndiGo has issued another travel advisory for the passengers and has also asked them to arrive a little earlier than usual to allow additional time at the airport. The airline also urged passengers to check their latest flight status on their official website. “While the authorities work to restore full system functionality, our priority is to support you with timely updates and assistance across all airport touchpoints. Our teams remain available and are doing their utmost to ensure your journey remains as smooth as possible,” it added.

Amid flight delays caused by a technical glitch in the Air Traffic Control system, Delhi Airport is currently witnessing an average departure delay of 56 minutes and an average arrival delay of 68 minutes, according to Flightradar24. All airline operations at the airport have been affected, and authorities are working to resolve the issue.

Hundreds of passengers were facing a tough time at the Delhi airport on Friday as nearly 400 flights were delayed due to technical problems with the air traffic control system and authorities are working to fix the issues.

Shares of IndiGo were down 1.5% after the airline said its flight operations were affected, Bloomberg reported. SpiceJet and Air India also warned of delays. Delhi airport handles 60-70 aircraft movements per hour. Data from Flightradar24 showed the average departure delay was 55 minutes.

Flight operations at one of the busiest airports in the world were disrupted on Friday after a technical fault hit the Air Traffic Control system, delaying more than 400 flights. Major airlines, including IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet, said their services were affected, leading to long queues and slower operations. The latest advisory by Delhi airport said, “All airline operations at Delhi Airport are currently delayed. Concerned authorities are working on resolving the issue at the earliest.”

Delhi airport flight status live: The national capital's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), the country's busiest airport, handles more than 1,500 flight movements daily, according to PTI.

An air traffic control messaging system suffered a technical problem at Delhi airport, which has led to delay in flights. Air traffic control (ATC) refers to a ground-based service in which controllers manage and guide the movement of aircraft both on the ground and within controlled airspace. The delays are expected to continue till the glitch is fixed.