Promising fliers that Bangalore International Airport (BIA) will provide adequate infrastructure to match the best airports in the world, officials have said the second runway project is scheduled to be ready by 2016.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a function here on Tuesday, B Bhaskar, Director of Finance in BIAL, said feasibility studies are currently underway for the second runway. “With the expansion of the Airport, it is imperative that a second runway will be required. A single runway will not suffice for the
anticipated increase in air traffic,” said Bhaskar.
anticipated increase in air traffic,” said Bhaskar.
According to BIAL authorities, airline traffic is estimated to increase from the current 10.6 million passengers annually to approximately 17 million passengers by 2015. On the issue of the terminal expansion, Bhaskar said the BIAL is confident of completing the project in the first quarter of 2013. The BIA terminal will be expanded to 1,070 sq metres, which will be double the current size. “We will be giving equal space for both domestic and international flights,” said Bhaskar.
To be completed within 18 months from the commencement of its construction, the Terminal 1 extension project is expected to sport an enhanced and modern design elevation. The project has been designed by global architectural firm HOK. The construction partners for the project will be selected through competitive bidding. The cost of this expansion is estimated to be around Rs 600 crore, according to BIAL
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