Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is the primary international airport serving New Delhi, the capital of India, and is the busiest airport in the country. Named after former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, the airport is located approximately 16 km southwest of central New Delhi. As India's largest aviation gateway, DEL plays a crucial role in connecting India with destinations across Asia, Europe, North America, the Middle East, Africa, and Oceania. The airport has undergone major modernization over the past two decades and is now considered one of the leading airports in South Asia.