GMR Airports April 2026 Traffic: ~10 mn Pax, FY26 Sees Record 121.6 mn Pax
GMR Airports handled approximately 10 million passengers in April 2026, with a 5.0% YoY decrease. FY26 saw a record 121.6 million passengers, up 0.9% YoY. Delhi Airport achieved its highest-ever cargo volumes and ATMs. Bhogapuram Airport is nearing completion with 99.2% progress by April 30, 2026.
The update provides routine monthly traffic data and highlights operational achievements and ongoing project progress. While these are important for investors, they do not represent a major strategic shift, new order, or significant financial event that would warrant a 'HIGH' impact classification. The information is more of an update on ongoing performance and development.
The announcement provides factual traffic data for April 2026 and FY2026, including both positive (record passenger numbers for FY26, operational milestones) and negative (YoY decline in April traffic) aspects. The overall tone is informative rather than strongly positive or negative.
GMR Airports Limited has released its monthly traffic data for April 2026, reporting approximately 10 million passengers across its portfolio of airports. This figure represents a year-on-year decrease of 5.0% from the previous year. Domestic traffic stood at 7.6 million passengers (down 3.7% YoY), while international traffic was 2.3 million passengers (down 8.9% YoY). The company noted that the total passenger decline in April 2026 was equivalent to about 1.5 days of passenger handling at GMR Airports, and monthly traffic has remained stable at around 10.0 million passengers since October 2025.
For the full fiscal year 2026 (FY26), GMR Airports achieved a record of 121.6 million passengers, marking the highest ever number of passengers handled by the company. This record was driven by strong performance in both domestic traffic, which reached 92 million passengers (up 0.6% YoY), and international traffic, which stood at 30 million passengers (up 1.7% YoY).
Significant operational milestones were also achieved in FY26. Delhi Airport (DEL) handled the highest-ever Air Traffic Movements (ATMs) and cargo volumes, surpassing 1 million metric tonnes for the third consecutive year. Hyderabad Airport (HYD) also reported its highest-ever passenger and ATM numbers, along with record cargo volumes. Goa Airport (GOX) recorded its highest-ever passenger and ATM figures for FY26.
Delhi Airport continues to receive accolades, ranking 28th globally in the Skytrax World's Top 100 Airports 2026 and being the 10th busiest global airport by seats. Enhancements in passenger convenience, new routes, and an award for Management Accounting further underscore its operational excellence. Hyderabad Airport also saw improvements in its Skytrax ranking to 43rd and launched new luxury retail and dining options. Mopa (Goa) Airport, while impacted by geopolitical instability, also reported its highest-ever passenger and ATM figures for FY26 and saw the resumption of Qatar Airways operations.
In a significant update, the Bhogapuram Airport, a greenfield project, is nearing completion with approximately 99.2% overall progress as of April 30, 2026. The airside works are about 100% complete, the terminal building is at 99.1%, and the ATC tower is at 97.9%. The airport is planned for completion by June 30, 2026, and has been declared a 'Major Airport' by AERA.
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