AAI executing Kolkata Airport expansion and modernisation plan

The Minister for Civil Aviation, Shri Praful Patel informed the Lok Sabha today that as per the expansion & modernisation plan of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, Kolkata an Integrated Terminal Building for domestic and international operations of 1,80,000 sqm area to handle 20 million passengers per annum (mppa) is proposed to be constructed. The existing domestic terminal building of 4.06 mppa, will continue to be used with appropriate modifications. The existing 2nd runway is also proposed to be extended by 400 mtrs., under the plan.

The runway work, awarded on 22 August, 2008 is under execution. The work for construction of integrated terminal building has been awarded on 06.10.2008 and the work is expected to start soon. The completion period of project work is estimated to be 30 months.

At present, Kolkata is available as point of call to the designated airlines of 48 countries including China, UK, Germany, France, Netherlands, UAE, Kuwait, Oman etc. However, actual operation by any carrier is always guided by its commercial judgement. Currently, the designated airlines (s) of UK, China, UAE (Dubai), Baharin and Germany are providing air services connectivity on Kolkata-Europe/Gulf/China/Sections.

The Airport is being modernized and upgraded by the Airport Authority of India (AAI).

Source : Press Information Bureau

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