HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Sept 7: Guwahati International Airport Limited (GIAL), a subsidiary of Adani Airport Holdings Limited, on Saturday scheduled major upgrade and development of the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati.
As per the official statement, the master planning earmarked an infusion towards the development of infrastructure and facilities worth Rs 6,100 cr.
“GIAL has started Cargo Operations from interim facilities and has planned for the construction of an Integrated Cargo Complex with an annual capacity of 43,260 MT,” it added.
The statement further stated that initiatives like DigiYatra, Passenger Wi-fi and other IOT-based projects are planned in order to create a best-in class experience for passengers.
Air Traffic Movements (ATM) at LGBIA is expected to increase to approximately 82,000 per annum in FY27 from around 48,000 per annum in FY20. This growth requires substantial revamping of airside infrastructure.
“On the Airside, GIAL has proposed an extension of the runway, construction of a part parallel taxiway and link taxiways, construction of the second part parallel taxiway, construction of a rapid exit taxiway, development of Apron 2, construction of an isolation bay, apart from other initiatives,” the statement added.
It further said that the cargo operations at airports provide an impetus for economic growth, adding,”Along with passenger growth, as the ‘Gateway to the Northeast,’ LGBIA has witnessed a growth in the movement of cargo from Guwahati and nearby areas”.
Moreover, GIAL is focused on green initiatives for sustainable growth. This includes moving towards the use of Electric Vehicles, limiting the use of high Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants, and promoting other social awareness programmes.
The construction of a New Integrated Terminal Building (NITB), conceptualised by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), was initiated in 2018. Construction of the NITB is underway and is slated for completion in FY25.
