Biju Patnaik Airport work speeds up

Bhubaneswar: Construction work has gained pace at the new terminus building of Biju Patnaik Airport, which is set for a major expansion.
The two-storey 17,860 square metre terminus will have the capacity to handle 800 passengers, including arrival and departure.
The building’s plan has been made according to energy-saving green building concept. Computers will monitor energy efficiency of the new terminus building.
With four elevators and two escalators, it would ensure comfortable movement of passengers of all age groups. The new terminus would have a digitally controlled public address and car calling system, besides additional space for parking 10 luxury coach buses and 400 taxis.
According to airport’s director, V.N. Chandran, the project was estimated to cost Rs 150 crore. Of the two floors of the terminus building, the ground floor would be of 15,000 square metres, while the first floor would take up an area of 2,860 square metres.
Apart from the new terminus, the airport would have two aerobridges near the main taxi area near the runway for the use of passengers.
However, in the case of smaller planes and chartered services, the usual carting facility would be provided.
The ambitious project is being executed by Lanco Infratech Limited. Sources said the new road to Biju Patnaik Airport from Sachivalaya Marg would also be completed by June next year so that passengers who would use the new terminal could directly access the place.
24/06/11 The Telegraph

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Categories: Airports Jun 2011