Airport Authority of India is undergoing major up-gradation at Tuticorin Airport in Tamil Nadu.
This includes the extension of runway for operation of A-321 type of aircraft, construction of new apron, new terminal building, technical Block cum control tower & new fire station at a cost of Rs 381 crore.
Spread over an area of 13,500 sq mtr, the new terminal building will be able to handle 600 passengers during peak hours.
The building will be equipped with all the modern facilities and passenger amenities with provision of two aerobridges along with car parking facilities and new approach road. The new terminal will be a four-star GRIHA rated energy efficient building with sustainability features.
The airport development project also includes widening extension and strengthening work of existing runway, making airport suitable for operation of A-321 type of aircraft.
The project will also include construction of new ATC tower cum technical block, fire station, isolation bay, and five aircraft parking bays to park A-321 type of aircraft.
The upgradation and expansion of the airport is likely to be completed by December 2023.