Mumbai: A metro link improving access to the terminals, expansion of the new T2 terminal, a new taxiway and a tunnel under the runway for airside (the area within an airport’s passport, Customs control and security checks) vehicular movement are being planned in the second phase of the modernisation of the airport here.
The total cost for these upgrades, to be completed between financial years 2016 and 2019, is pegged at Rs 1,600 crore, including interest cost and the pre-operative expense of Rs 341 crore. Executives at the Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) outlined the development plans last week and will form an Airport Users Consultative Committee comprising airlines, the Airport Authority of India and other stakeholders.
MIAL did not respond to an email query.
The airport is the second busiest in the country but suffers from airside congestion, reducing capacity. The integrated T2 terminal opened for international operations in February; domestic operations will shift there next year. Its hub potential, too, is limited. The second phase of construction at the airport is aimed at improving both the connectivity to the terminals and boosting terminal & runway capacity.
10/03/14 Aneesh Phadnis/Business Standard
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The total cost for these upgrades, to be completed between financial years 2016 and 2019, is pegged at Rs 1,600 crore, including interest cost and the pre-operative expense of Rs 341 crore. Executives at the Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) outlined the development plans last week and will form an Airport Users Consultative Committee comprising airlines, the Airport Authority of India and other stakeholders.
MIAL did not respond to an email query.
The airport is the second busiest in the country but suffers from airside congestion, reducing capacity. The integrated T2 terminal opened for international operations in February; domestic operations will shift there next year. Its hub potential, too, is limited. The second phase of construction at the airport is aimed at improving both the connectivity to the terminals and boosting terminal & runway capacity.
10/03/14 Aneesh Phadnis/Business Standard
