Yesterday marked the opening of the new integrated terminal at Tiruchirappalli International Airport, with a domestic flight from Chennai receiving a water cannon salute upon arrival near the new building.
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Covering an area of 75,000 square meters and built at a cost of ₹1,112 crore, the terminal spans two levels for arrivals and departures, capable of handling 4.45 million passengers annually.
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🚨 Tiruchirappalli’s new world class airport terminal has become operational today. pic.twitter.com/8sefpMYeKm
— Indian Tech & Infra (@IndianTechGuide) June 11, 2024
Unlike the old terminal, which had only two x-ray baggage inspection systems for international and one for domestic operations, the new terminal features 15 x-ray baggage inspection systems exclusively for international passengers and four for domestic passengers, ensuring a congestion-free experience.
Out of the 10 aerobridges, five are ready for immediate use. In the next phase, officials plan to implement a contactless scanning infrastructure.
The new terminal building has been awarded a 4 out of 5 rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment due to its environmental friendliness. Additionally, the terminal’s parking area is equipped with facilities for charging electric vehicles.
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