Gorakhpur Airport to Undergo Major Upgrades, Expand Infrastructure

Strategic Insights -

The Gorakhpur airport is on the cusp of a major transformation, with plans to upgrade its infrastructure by adding a new terminal building and expanding its runway. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was recently signed between the Airports Authority of India (AAI), the Indian Air Force, and the Government of Uttar Pradesh for the development of a new civil enclave at the airport. The project is a key part of a larger Rs.900 crore investment plan backed by the central government to elevate the airport to international standards.

Key Takeaways:

  • The new terminal building will be significantly larger and can accommodate up to 10 aircraft simultaneously, marking a significant increase in the airport's capacity.
  • The Indian Air Force will part with 44 acres of land for the construction of a modern terminal and expansion of the runway.
  • In return, the state government will compensate the IAF with an equivalent parcel of land elsewhere.
  • The land exchange is expected to pave the way for the airport's infrastructure upgrade, with construction work set to commence after the monsoon.
  • The airport's civil operations are managed by the Airports Authority of India, despite being owned by the Indian Air Force.
  • The city will become a high-tech aviation hub as part of the new development plan, which includes a significant expansion of the airport's infrastructure.
  • The upgrades are part of a larger Rs.900 crore investment plan backed by the central government to elevate the airport to international standards.

Statistics:

  • The new terminal building will have a capacity to accommodate up to 10 aircraft simultaneously.
  • The Indian Air Force will part with 44 acres of land for the construction of a modern terminal and expansion of the runway.
  • The state government will compensate the IAF with an equivalent parcel of land elsewhere.
  • The total investment for the project is Rs.900 crore.
  • The construction work is set to commence after the monsoon.

Sources:

  • HT Digital Content Services
  • HT Lucknow