GMR Airports: May '26 traffic up 6.1% YoY to 11 mn Pax; DEL traffic up 14.7%
GMR Airports reported May 2026 traffic of 11 million passengers, up 6.1% YoY. Delhi Airport traffic increased 14.7% YoY to 7.2 million passengers in May 2026. YTD FY27 saw record total passenger traffic exceeding 20.4 million. Bhogapuram Airport is nearing completion, with 99.4% progress as of May 31, 2026, and is slated for completion by June 30, 2026.
This is a routine monthly traffic update. While positive, it does not involve significant financial results, strategic shifts, or major corporate actions that would warrant a 'HIGH' impact. The information is important for understanding operational trends but is not a primary financial disclosure.
The announcement shows positive year-on-year traffic growth and record passenger numbers at several airports, indicating strong operational performance and recovery. The nearing completion of the Bhogapuram airport project is also a positive development.
GMR Airports Limited has released its monthly traffic data for May 2026, reporting a total of approximately 11 million passengers across its portfolio airports, marking a year-on-year increase of 6.1%. Domestic traffic grew by 7.9% to 8.3 million passengers, while international traffic saw a modest increase of 0.4% to 2.4 million passengers. This sustained traffic level of around 10 million passengers per month has been consistent since October 2025. The company highlighted long-term growth vectors, with a 5-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately 8.8% in total passenger traffic, driven by international traffic expansion at a CAGR of around 12.5%.
In the year-to-date (YTD) fiscal year 2027, GMR Airports has achieved its highest-ever total passenger traffic, crossing the 20.4 million mark. This includes a record 15.8 million domestic passengers and 4.6 million international passengers, largely propelled by growth at Delhi Airport (DEL), which accounts for about 68% of the total traffic. The company also reported its highest-ever aircraft movements (ATMs) handled in May 2026 and YTD FY27, with domestic ATMs also reaching record levels.
Delhi Airport (DEL) demonstrated resilience, consistently maintaining around 7 million passengers since November 2025. In May 2026, DEL saw a month-on-month increase of 7.7% in total passengers, with domestic traffic up 9.4% and international traffic up 3.0%. DEL reported its highest-ever domestic passengers in May 2026 and YTD FY27, and highest-ever total passengers in YTD FY27. Aircraft movements at DEL also reached record highs. DEL handled approximately 1.1 lakh metric tonnes of cargo in May 2026, a 14% year-on-year increase, and 2.1 lakh metric tonnes YTD FY27, up 11.3%. The airport was recognized as India's busiest by domestic departing seats and featured among the top domestic routes. Initiatives like 'SKYCAST', 'Family@DEL', and 'Trusted Traveller Program' were highlighted to enhance passenger experience and operational efficiency.
Hyderabad Airport (HYD) also showed resilience, with a month-on-month increase of 13.3% in total passengers in May 2026. The airport launched its State-of-the-Art Cargo Terminal 2 and introduced luxury retail stores. It was ranked as the 4th busiest airport in India by domestic departing seats. The MRO facility at Hyderabad Airport, GMR Aero Technic, signed a landmark agreement with Boeing Defence India for P-8I Phase-5 aircraft maintenance.
Mopa (Goa) Airport (GOX) reported its highest-ever total passengers and record domestic passengers in YTD FY27. The airport achieved ACI ASQ score of 4.96 for Q1 CY26 and received ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 3+ certification.
The Bhogapuram Airport, under development by GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited (GVIAL), is nearing completion with overall progress at approximately 99.4% as of May 31, 2026. Airside works are about 100% complete, the terminal building is at 99.3%, and the Air Traffic Control tower is at 98.9%. The airport is planned for completion by June 30, 2026. It was declared a ‘Major Airport’ by AERA on August 29, 2025, with its first control period from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2032.
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