Srinagar Airport likely to open for international air traffic by June 2008

Srinagar Airport will open for the first time to Iinternational traffic this summer with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) taking steps to modernize the airport.
The terminal building of the airport is being expanded from the existing 6190 square meters to 16100 square meters and would have modern amenities like aero-bridges, central heating system, lifts, conveyor belts and escalators.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has said the international airport terminal would be ready by June 2008.
Rakesh Kalra, Director of the Srinagar Airport, said the opening of the Srinagar Airport to international traffic would ensure better connectivity with Gulf countries, which in turn would boost tourism in the state.
Last year 430,000 tourists, including 23,000 foreigners visited Kashmir.
Kalra observed that the state's economy would also benefit with the direct export of its horticulture produce to global markets.
26/02/08 ANI/The Cheers, Estonia

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