Bangalore International Airport Limited today announced that the expansion of the passenger terminal building would commence next month.
The terminal, when completed, would double the existing terminal area of 70,000 square metres. This would take the terminal capacity to over 17 million passengers per annum, with flexibility to expand to 20 million, a requirement that would meet the traffic demand for the next few years.
Simultaneously, a comprehensive review of the master plan is underway, it said.
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“With the commencement of the terminal expansion, we hope to alleviate any hurdles being faced by passengers today. At completion, we envision an enhanced airport that befits the city of Bangalore, enhances its business opportunities, complements its culture and welcomes its visitors”, said G V Sanjay Reddy, Managing Director, BIAL.
The design of the expanded terminal would sport an entirely enhanced and modern design elevation and will be completed approximately 18 months from commencement of construction, BIAL said.
The construction partners chosen for this project are Larsen & Toubro, through an international competitive bidding process. The enhanced terminal is aimed at significantly improving passenger experience, making access to seating, amenities and commercial facilities easier and better, it said.
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Bengaluru International Airport also completed three successful years of operations today. Handling 33,000 passenger movements and 330 air traffic movements daily, the airport is growing at an annual rate of 18 per cent, a higher rate than the national average of 16 per cent, it said.