CHENNAI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new integrated terminal of Chennai airport on Saturday afternoon, soon after landing here to attend a few programmes.
The Prime Minister was accompanied by Union minister of civil aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia and Airports Authority of India chairman Sanjiv Kumar. Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi and chief minister M K Stalin were also present.
The Phase I of the new terminal spanning over an area of 1,36,295 square metre has 100 check-in counters, 108 immigration counters,17 elevators, 17 escalators, 06 baggage reclaim belts.
Along with the existing terminals, the airport will soon cater to a combined annual capacity of 30 million passengers per annum from the present capacity of 23 million passengers per year.
The peak hour capacity is set for a significant increase from 36 flights to 45 flights per hour.
The new terminal building is a testament to architectural excellence, blending modern and traditional elements seamlessly. It is a striking reflection of the local Tamil culture, incorporating traditional features such as the kolam (a pattern or design drawn in front of South Indian homes), sari, temples, and other elements that highlight the natural surroundings.
The Prime Minister was accompanied by Union minister of civil aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia and Airports Authority of India chairman Sanjiv Kumar. Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi and chief minister M K Stalin were also present.
The Phase I of the new terminal spanning over an area of 1,36,295 square metre has 100 check-in counters, 108 immigration counters,17 elevators, 17 escalators, 06 baggage reclaim belts.
Along with the existing terminals, the airport will soon cater to a combined annual capacity of 30 million passengers per annum from the present capacity of 23 million passengers per year.
The peak hour capacity is set for a significant increase from 36 flights to 45 flights per hour.
The new terminal building is a testament to architectural excellence, blending modern and traditional elements seamlessly. It is a striking reflection of the local Tamil culture, incorporating traditional features such as the kolam (a pattern or design drawn in front of South Indian homes), sari, temples, and other elements that highlight the natural surroundings.
