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10 Big Airport Projects On Way In India

20 JULY, 2023

Sushim Mukul

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Costing Rs 28 billion, this project involves transforming India's 5th busiest airport with a new integrated terminal replacing the existing three. An expanded cargo terminal is also coming up.

Chennai AIRPORT UPGRADE

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With an estimated cost of Rs 34 billion, the project will extend Mysore airport' runway to accommodate larger jets like the B737 and A320s. The expansion is to elevate Mysore airport to an international airport.

MYSORE RUNWAY EXTENSION

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The greenfield airport at Vizag, costing Rs 49 billion is coming up through a public-private partnership. The airport will serve 6 million passengers annually in Phase 1.

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Hyderabad Airport's Rs 57 billion expansion aims to boost capacity to 30 million passengers, taking 57 parking bays to 83. 

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Estimated at Rs 82 billion, this project in UP's Bundelkhand aims to revive the defunct Lalitpur strip from WW II as a domestic airport initially. The site covers around 90 hectares.

LALITPUR GREENFIELD AIRPORT

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India's busiest, Indira Gandhi International, is undergoing expansion at a cost of Rs 115 billion. The project includes a fourth parallel runway, additional terminals, and cargo facilities.

DELHI AIRPORT EXPANSION

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This project, worth Rs 156 billion, will expand Kempegowda International by adding a second terminal and a runway. It aims to increase passenger handling capability to 55 million annually.

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At a cost of Rs 189 billion, the airport will be Mumbai's second airport. The project includes three passenger terminals, a domestic and international cargo terminal, and two runways. 

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Costing Rs 197 billion, this major project will add a third terminal and a new cargo terminal to accommodate growing passenger numbers.

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India's largest ongoing airport project, Noida International, is valued at Rs 345 billion. Initially two runways, it will be expanded to six runways to handle 120 million passengers yearly.

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