Airports Authority of India (AAI) chairman Sanjeev Kumar has described the inauguration of the new integrated terminal building of the Chennai International Airport as a momentous occasion for the Tamil Nadu capital.
PM Modi visited Chennai on March 8 to inaugurate the terminal and launch several development projects.
According to Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the Integrated Terminal Building of Chennai Airport has been developed at the cost of Rs 1,260 crore. The addition of this new Integrated Terminal building will increase the passenger serving capacity of the airport from 23 Million Passengers Per Annum (MPPA) to 30 MPPA.
“It is a momentous occasion for AAI and Chennai City to have this new terminal. This terminal would exclusively serve international traffic. It has got 54 immigration counters, 80 check-in counters, which will help in the growth of Chennai and Tamil Nadu,” AAI Chairman.
The splendour and glory of the ancient Tamil culture will be on full display and the latest advanced technology will come together to welcome visitors at the New Integrated terminal building, T-2, of the Chennai International Airport on Saturday.
The new terminal is a striking reflection of the local Tamil culture, incorporating traditional features such as the Kolam, Saree, Temples, and other elements that highlight the natural surroundings, as per the PMO.
The state-of-the-art terminal – spread across an area of 1,36,295 sq m – which will increase the passenger serving capacity from 23 million passengers per annum (MPPA) to 30 MPPA – and will be an important addition to the city’s infrastructure.
Besides boosting connectivity, it is also expected to benefit the local economy.
Among the unique features of the terminal is Skylight. This feature allows natural light to be harvested for illuminating the space inside the building.
