Delhi airport faces major disruption as ATC glitch delays 400+ flights

A major disruption occurred at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after a malfunction in the ATC Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS). The glitch, which began Thursday afternoon, affected data flow to the Auto Track System (ATS) that supports flight operations. Officials confirmed that over 400 flights faced delays on Friday morning due to the ongoing technical snag. Air traffic controllers prepared flight plans manually, slowing operations and creating congestion across multiple terminals. The situation led to departure delays of up to 53 minutes during peak morning hours.

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ATC Glitch Disrupts Flight Operations at Delhi Airport

Authorities stated that technical teams are actively working to restore the system and stabilize flight movements. They described the malfunction as rare and emphasized that manual processing caused the extended disruptions. IndiGo and Air India both informed passengers about the issue through official social media updates and advisories. Airline staff assisted travelers at terminals while managing scheduling adjustments and passenger queries.

Airports Authority of India expressed regret over the disruption and assured passengers of ongoing restoration efforts. Officials appreciated traveler patience and cooperation during the unexpected system failure affecting northern India’s busiest airport.

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