Trichy is Tamil Nadu’s third largest airport in terms of passenger traffic after Chennai and Coimbatore, and to manage passenger traffic at the airport, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) initiated a project for the expansion of Trichy airport Is. The expansion includes the construction of a new integrated passenger terminal building, a new apron and an air traffic control (ATC) tower. Equipped with 48 check-in counters and 10 boarding bridges, the terminal will be an energy-efficient building with sustainable features. Built at a cost of Rs 951 crore and expected to be ready by June 23, the new building is designed to process 2,900 passengers during peak hours.
With an area of 75000 square metres, the new terminal building has been designed as an iconic structure, dynamic and dramatic with a majestic roofline. The interiors of the building reflect the colors and culture of the city through materials and textures in a contemporary manner.
The seamless form of the new terminal will create a unique architectural identity in the southern region and add a new dimension to terminal design. Strong references to local culture and traditional architecture will be expressed by the architecture of the building.
Passengers coming and going will feel this identity and context of the place. This development of aviation infrastructure will ensure better air connectivity for the passengers of Trichy and the surrounding region of Tamil Nadu.
Officials said the airport expansion project also includes a new apron, associated taxiways and an isolation bay, making the airport suitable for a multiple apron ramp system, which can accommodate up to five wide-body (Code E) or 10 narrow-body aircraft. (code C). , In addition, construction of a control room, auxiliary equipment room, terminal radar, radar simulation, automation facilities, VHF, AAI office and meteorological office are also part of the project. The project also includes a four-lane elevated access road connecting the terminal building to the city.
According to AAI, more than 85 per cent work on the terminal building has been completed and the project will be ready by June.
(With inputs from IANS)