Bagdogra Airport Expansion: A Leap into the Future of West Bengal Aviation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for Bagdogra Airport's expansion in northern West Bengal. The Rs 1,550 crore project includes a new terminal building with a capacity for 10 million passengers annually. This initiative is part of a larger Rs 6,700-crore development plan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday initiated the expansion of Bagdogra Airport, a significant aviation hub in northern West Bengal, with a foundation stone-laying ceremony. The expansion, pegged at Rs 1,550 crore, promises to enhance the airport's capacity and infrastructure.

Part of a broader Rs 6,700 crore development initiative, the project's highlights include a new terminal building that spans 70,390 sqm, enabling it to handle 10 million passengers a year, and accommodating 3,000 passengers during peak hours. Additional features include 10 parking bays for A-321 type aircraft.

The environmentally-conscious design will integrate renewable energy sources. The Union Cabinet approved the project in August, supporting the airport's new designation as a point-of-call (PoC) airport, advancing West Bengal's tourism and industry potential.

(With inputs from agencies.)