Bhubaneswar: Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on Tuesday inaugurated a new Rs145 crore domestic terminal at the Biju Patnaik airport in Bhubaneswar, an official said.
Spread over 18,240 square metres, the terminal in the Odisha's capital is a modern glass and steel structure and the interiors depict the culture of the state through stone sculptures, murals, paintings and textile hangings, an airport official said.
The terminal can simultaneously handle 800 passengers, 400 arrivals and 400 departures. The centrally air-conditioned building has a modular design to facilitate future expansion.
05/03/13 Daily News & Analysis
