Hyderabad International Airport is set to inaugurate the first phase of its revised expanded terminal for passengers, which includes a first-of-its-kind Ground Service Equipment (GSE) tunnel. The newly expanded portion of the terminal, spread over 15,742 square meters in three levels, will be integrated with the existing terminal, airport operator GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) said on April 5.
The expanded airport will include the creation of additional built-up area that will be integrated with the existing integrated terminal building (at the concourse and ferries) with additional infrastructure in the air and landside area.
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The revamped integrated passenger terminal will increase the area to 3,79,370 square metres. It will have 149 check-in counters, 26 security check machines with ATRS, 44 immigration counters and 44 immigration counters. In order to ensure safe operation and uninterrupted goods and passenger movement, a new tunnel has been constructed to minimize loss of time during crisscross movement of GSE vehicles and aircraft.
The GSE tunnel connects 42 outlying aircraft stands (24 new + 18 existing) on the east side of the airport and the head of Stand Road, which also leads to the outlying gate area of the expanded passenger terminal. The length of the tunnel is 264 meters and it has 368 meters of approach ramps. It has a clear span of 10.6 m, which includes an 8.0 m bidirectional carriageway with 1.3 m sidewalks on either side to enable pedestrian movement.
First of its kind in the history of any airport in India, the GSE tunnel will reduce the loss of time during criss-cross movement of airline and ground support operations vehicles, equipment, passenger coaches, resulting in essential for turnaround of flights, As a result of which fuel will be saved. Consumption for airlines, ground handlers, airline food caterers, etc., thereby reducing carbon footprint. The annual saving of carbon emissions from this newly constructed GSE tunnel will be around 7,000 tonnes per annum.
As one of the fastest growing airports in India, the International Interim Departure Terminal and Interim Domestic Arrivals Terminal were commissioned to enhance the passenger experience and enhance operational efficiency. The airport underwent a major expansion to meet the growing demand for passenger traffic and to increase passenger handling capacity to over 34 million people.
The expanded domestic and international pier buildings will have more lounges, retail and F&B outlets. With additional infrastructure in the buildings of East and West Ghats, 44 approach gates, 28 remote departure gates and 9 remote arrival gates will be available for smooth operation.
Four new Rapid Exit Taxiways (RETs) have been added to increase runway capacity and improve operational efficiency. These RETs are designed to allow airplanes to taxi from the runway over relatively short distances and therefore reduce runway occupancy time, thereby increasing runway capacity.
A new parallel taxiway has been built for effective operation during secondary runway use. To expedite passenger boarding and deboarding, three aerobridges will be operational.
For contactless and seamless travel, 6 e-gates (2 for each boarding gate) will be operated, where passengers can walk past the security check and then board the flight in minimum time, thereby reducing the waiting time and The boarding process is reduced.
The Eastern Ghats portion will have 6 domestic arrival bus gates. Ensuring convenience, comfort and safety to the passengers, it will have three travelletters (automatic passenger walkways) in two levels. Passengers operating from Eastern Ghats can now avoid hiking to board their flights. To cater to the needs of women and children, 2 baby care rooms and 2 family rooms with all facilities will be made accessible to female passengers.
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