PM Modi dedicated the newly constructed terminal building of Tiruchirappalli International Airport in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, on January 2. When it comes to airports, Trichy is the second busiest in the state and has been waiting a long time for a new, bigger, and more contemporary terminal structure. The development of the new terminal building has cost around ₹1100 crore. Here’s all you need to know about this airport.
PM Modi Inaugurates Tiruchirappalli International Airport
Inaugurated by Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji in the esteemed presence of Shri @JM_Scindia, Hon’ble Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel, the New Terminal Building of Tiruchirappalli airport promises convenience & comfort for travelers while enhancing airport experience! (1/3) pic.twitter.com/gS6rUjAKtM
— MoCA_GoI (@MoCA_GoI) January 2, 2024
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) previously said through an official announcement that the two-level new international terminal can accommodate over 44 lakh people a year, or roughly 3,500 during peak hours.
The new terminal looks after the convenience of passengers with many state-of-the-art amenities. The iconic building, which is anticipated to rank as the seventh-largest airport in terms of international passenger traffic, beautifully combines national values with municipal customs in an artistic way.
Today Hon’bl PM Sh.@narendramodi inaugurated the New Integrated Terminal Building of #AAI’s #Trichy @aaiTRZairport
along with Sh.R.N. Ravi, Governor, #TamilNadu, Sh.@mkstalin, Hon CM, TamilNadu & Sh. @JM_Scindia, Hon. @MoCA_GoI and other dignitaries.@AAI_Official ¦ @AAIRHQSR pic.twitter.com/UBje7caeth— TIRUCHIRAPPALLI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (@aaiTRZairport) January 2, 2024
There are 60 check-in counters, 5 baggage carousels, 60 arrival immigration counters, and 44 departure immigration counters in the new terminal building. They also have numerous help desks. Travellers will have a seamless transit experience as they board aircraft equipped with the greatest modern comforts. (As per Zee News)
From Kolam Art To Srirangam Temple
A glimpse of the beautiful interior of the New Integrated Terminal Building at #TrichyAirport which resonates with the rich heritage of southern India.
Set to be inaugurated today by PM Sh @narendramodi Ji, the Terminal Building echoes the region’s vibrant culture and aims to… pic.twitter.com/W0zLQY56tW
— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) January 2, 2024
The most recent terminal at Tiruchirappalli International Airport is built in an area of roughly 75,000 square metres. The development of related isolation bays and taxiways is another aspect of the project expansion.
The new terminal building intends to highlight Tiruchirappalli’s vibrant culture. Through its dynamic exterior facade and magnificent interiors, it will display art styles ranging from Kolam art to the colours of Srirangam Temple and other subject artworks showing India’s relationship to the rest of the globe. We have painted numerous murals and other paintings.
#AAI’s Tiruchirappalli International Airport – A symbol of Progress and Pride. The design of the newly developed Terminal Building, an architectural marvel, inherently showcases the local heritage of #Trichy. pic.twitter.com/HxFcSGfMU4
— Airports Authority of India (@AAI_Official) January 3, 2024
According to Rajavignesh, the creative director for the artworks in the terminal building, they engaged a total of 100 artists and completed the artworks in 30 days.
The newest terminal is anticipated to stimulate economic growth, improve connections for air travel. This will directly benefit the people of Trichy and the surrounding districts.
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