GPS Spoofing Causes Major Flight Disruptions at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport

Nov 07, 2025 12:49 pm CST

Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport experienced unprecedented disruptions due to GPS spoofing incidents, forcing multiple flight diversions and causing severe air traffic congestion. This first-known case at India's busiest airport highlights a concerning expansion of navigation interference from conflict zones into civilian airspace, creating challenges for aircraft relying on GPS-based guidance during a critical runway upgrade period.