The ministry also said that the new terminal building is being built on an area of 4,000 sqm and will be able to process 300 passengers during peak hours.
New Delhi: The Airports Authority of India has undertaken a task to develop the Kolhapur airport in view of the growing passenger traffic. The project will include construction of a new terminal building, strengthening of the existing runway, extension of runway, construction of new apron and an isolation bay. The work will be completed by the end of March, 2023, said officials.
In a statement the Ministry of Civil Aviation said, “Kolhapur airport has been identified for RCS operations under UDAN scheme and is presently connected to Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai and Tirupati. Recently Airport Aerodrome license has been upgraded to 24×7 flight operations.”
The ministry also said that the new terminal building is being built on an area of 4,000 sqm and will be able to process 300 passengers during peak hours. “With 10 check-in counters, the Terminal will be equipped with all modern passenger amenities. The building will be a Four-Star GRIHA rated energy efficient building with sustainability features. The interiors of the terminal building will reflect the art and culture of local culture and heritage. The big archways at the front façade of the new terminal building are influenced and derived from the commonly used arches in the heritage structures like Maharaja Palace, Bhavani Mandap, Panhala Fort of Kolhapur city,” the ministry said.
An official said, “More than 60% of the work for extension of terminal building is complete and the building will be ready by 31stMarch 2023. Work of upgrading of the airside facilities is completed. Apart from this, a new Air Traffic Control Tower is also being constructed to cater for future traffic growth. Parking area with capacity for 110 car, 10 buses are also part of the development activities.”
