Delhi's IGI Airport Ranked 9th Busiest Globally in 2024

Current Context: The World's Busiest Airports 2024 ranking, released by the Airports Council International (ACI) on April 14, 2025, highlights global air traffic data and passenger volumes for the previous year.

Key Details:

• Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport secured the 9th position, handling 77.8 million passengers, marking a 7.8% increase from 2023.
• The top position was claimed by Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (USA), maintaining its title as the busiest airport in the world.
• The rankings reflect the recovery of the aviation sector post-pandemic, with improved connectivity and infrastructure driving passenger growth.

Question:

Q.1 Which airport secured the 9th position in the World's Busiest Airports 2024 ranking?
a) Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
b) Beijing Capital International Airport
c) Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
d) Los Angeles International Airport

Answer: a) Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in Delhi was ranked 9th, handling 77.8 million passengers, indicating its significant role in global air traffic.