Our Prime Minister Modi is reportedly scheduled to attend the January 2 opening ceremony of the magnificent new terminal constructed at Trichy Airport at an estimated expense of Rs 951 crore. Subsequently, yesterday, the security arrangements were examined by the Commissioner of Metropolitan Police. To build a new terminal at the Trichy International Airport, the Airports Authority of India has allotted Rs 951 crore. With a video presentation, Prime Minister Modi officially started the construction project in Tirupur on February 10, 2019. All of these projects were scheduled to be finished and operating by September 2021 by the Airports Authority of India.

At present, Trichy airport serves 1.5 million passengers. With the establishment of the new terminal, equipped with 60 counters, the aim is to accommodate a significantly increased capacity of 4.5 million passengers. Currently, the airport operates 10 international flights and four domestic flights, and efforts are underway to further enhance both international and domestic flight operations.

However, the construction work was delayed for several months and could not be finished within the allotted period due to the spread of Corona. After that, extra workers have been working around the clock for the past few months to construct the new terminal. As of right now, the construction is finished. The building business stated that the last of the cleaning will be finished in a few days. Spread across two floors, the recently built Trichy Airport Integrated Terminal occupies 60,723 square metres. At a time, it can accommodate 1,500 domestic and 4,000 foreign passengers.

Trichy airport new terminal includes

The project encompasses the construction of various facilities, including a Control Room, supporting Equipment Rooms, Terminal RADAR, RADAR simulation, Automation facilities, VHF, AAI offices, and Meteorological offices. Additionally, there will be an associated taxiway and a four-lane elevated access road connecting the Terminal Building to the city.

The single asphalt-laid runway at the airport is designated as Runway 09/27. It has a length of 7,963ft (2,427m) and a width of 45m. It is capable of handling Airbus 320 and Boeing 737-800 aircraft in all weather conditions. The runway is also permitted to handle night operations.

Airport architecture reflect local culture

The intuitive form of the new terminal will create a unique architectural identity in the southern region and will add a new dimension to the terminal design. Strong references to the local culture and traditional architecture will be expressed by the building’s architecture.

Arriving and departing passengers will sense this identity and reference to the place. This development of Aviation Infrastructure will ensure enhanced air connectivity for the travelers of Trichy and the surrounding area in Tamil Nadu.

Airport Facilities

The departure area has ten gates, while the arrival area has six gates. forty immigration centers, forty-eight check-in centers, three customs centers, fifteen x-ray screening centers, ten aero bridges, three VIP waiting rooms, twenty-six lifts and escalators and one thousand parking spaces. Additionally, murals depicting Tamil Nadu’s customs, festivals, and culture have been painted in the new terminal. On the exterior of the new terminal, a colourful eye-catcher resembles the Srirangam Rajagopuram model tower. In a similar vein, new, cutting-edge amenities and infrastructure have been added to passenger waiting areas, arrivals, and departures.

In addition, the terminal is configured in accordance with the “GRIHA-4” standard for environmental friendliness. The airport’s roof is made to use solar energy to produce electricity. In addition, a Rs 75 crore air control room with a 42.5 metre high observation tower is being built. In this instance, it is reported that Prime Minister Modi will attend the January 2nd opening of the Trichy Airport’s new terminal. Commissioner N. Kamini of the Metropolitan Police examined the security facilities there yesterday in this regard. He enquired about the new terminal’s construction from the airport officials at that time.

The expansion project includes the following:

• Two-level integrated terminal building
• Parking for 750 cars, 250 taxis, and 10 buses
• New Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower and a technical block
• New apron to accommodate 5 MARS Stands (5 E Code or 10 C Code aircraft)
• Upgrade of the fire station to Category 10
• Expansion of the cargo terminal
• Airport systems
• City-side development
• Rehabilitation of the AAI residential colony and CISF accommodation, consisting of 118 units

The cost of the project is estimated at ₹ 951 crore (US$120 million).

FAQ

1. When is the opening ceremony of the new terminal at Trichy Airport, and who is expected to attend?

   The opening ceremony of the new terminal at Trichy Airport is scheduled for January 2nd. Prime Minister Modi is reportedly expected to attend the ceremony.

2. What is the estimated expense for constructing the new terminal at Trichy Airport, and when was the construction officially started?

The new terminal at Trichy Airport, constructed at an estimated expense of Rs 951 crore, saw its inception when Prime Minister Modi officially initiated the construction project with a video presentation in Tirupur on February 10, 2019.

3. Why was the construction work delayed, and when is the completion date for the new terminal?

   The construction work faced delays due to the impact of the spread of Corona (presumably the COVID-19 pandemic). Although initially scheduled to be finished and operational by September 2021, the construction is now complete, with the final cleaning expected to be finished in a few days.

4. What are the key features and facilities of the new Trichy Airport Integrated Terminal?

   The new terminal occupies 60,723 square meters, has two floors, and can accommodate 1,500 domestic and 4,000 foreign passengers simultaneously. It includes ten gates in the departure area, six gates in the arrival area, immigration and check-in centers, customs centers, x-ray screening centers, aero bridges, VIP waiting rooms, lifts, escalators, and parking spaces. Additionally, there are murals depicting Tamil Nadu’s customs, festivals, and culture.

5. How is the new terminal at Trichy Airport designed to be environmentally friendly, and what sustainable features does it have?

   The new terminal is designed in accordance with the “GRIHA-4” standard for environmental friendliness. The roof is equipped to use solar energy for electricity production. Additionally, a Rs 75 crore air control room with a 42.5-meter high observation tower is being built to enhance operational capabilities.