Key Takeaways
- Adani Group to invest Rs 1300 crore for Thiruvananthapuram Airport expansion by 2027.
- The new terminal will have a multi-level curb integrated terminal, airport plaza, hotel, commercial & administration block, and more space for car parking.
- The expansion plans aim to enhance world-class infrastructure for passengers, handling almost 12 MPPA by 2027.
Thiruvananthapuram: Adani Group will invest Rs 1300 crore for the expansion of Thiruvananthapurm International Airport (TRV) by 2027.
With the investment over the next three years for the expansion of Terminal 2, the TRV will offer world-class airport infrastructure for passengers.
The existing 45,000 sq. m currently handling 3.2 Million Passengers Per Annum (MPPA) will be enhanced to 165,000 sq. m to handle almost 12 MPPA, with a Multi-level Curb Integrated Terminal, sources said.
The new terminal will also have a forecourt with an airport plaza, a hotel, commercial & administration block – all under one single roof. There will be more space for car parking, for the ease of both visitors and passengers.
The ‘TRV Growth Conclave’, attended by people’s representatives, Government of Kerala officials, Travel, Tourism & Trade representatives and Airport partners, presented plans for the development and future of Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.
The investment project was named as ‘Anantha’ – infinite in possibility and endless in opportunity. The design of the new Terminal embodies continuity and fluidity, with cascading steps and terraced levels, drawing inspiration from the iconic temples of Kerala.
In addition, a new Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower, an international cargo complex, remote check-in facility at landside will create a completely new airport complex.
