BRICS Summit 2026: Delhi Airspace Restrictions from Sept 11-13

Source: Deccan Chronicle | Original Published At: 2026-09-11 01:33:15 UTC

Key Points

• Special security measures will apply around Delhi from 1:30 am UTC on September 11 to 5:30 pm UTC on September 13 for the BRICS Summit.
• No take-offs or landings will be allowed at Indira Gandhi International Airport and other airports within a 300-km radius of Delhi, except for specified flights.
• Permitted flights include scheduled airline flights, approved BRICS Summit dignitary flights, Indian Air Force, Border Security Force, Aviation Research Centre flights, emergency Army helicopters, and certain state government aircraft.
• Regular scheduled flights and overflights may continue within the zone on normal routes but must follow height restrictions, including reaching Flight Level 290 by 200 km from Delhi while climbing.
• Safdarjung Airport and Rohini Helipad will remain closed during the period, with limited exceptions for emergency, VIP, or National Security Guard-related helicopters.
• Any flight not included in the permitted list must obtain prior security clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs.