Indira Gandhi International Airport Ranked 24th Among Top ‘Megahub’ Airports globally

Current Context: According to the latest “Megahubs Index 2024” rankings by Official Airline Guide (OAG), Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi has climbed to the 24th position among the top “megahub” airports globally.

• This is an improvement from its previous 25th position.
• Meanwhile, Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has dropped to the 44th spot, down from 34th last year.
• Globally, the top five megahub airports are:
• London Heathrow
• Kuala Lumpur International
• Tokyo-Haneda
• Amsterdam Schiphol
• Seoul’s Incheon Airport.
• India’s aviation market continues to grow rapidly, and these rankings reflect the increasing connectivity and importance of Indian airports on the global stage.

Question:

1. Which airport in India is ranked 24th in the "Megahubs Index 2024" by Official Airline Guide (OAG)?

• A) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA)
• B) Kempegowda International Airport
• C) Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA)
• D) Chennai International Airport

Answer: C) Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi has improved its ranking to 24th in 2024, up from 25th position in 2023.