PM lays foundation stone for the extension of terminal building at Surat Airport

January 31, 2019: The Foundation Stone of the extension of Terminal Building of Surat Airport in Gujarat was recently laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ceremony took place in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and other dignitaries.

The terminal building of Surat Airport is being extended by the Airports Authority of India, at the cost of Rs 354 Crores. The existing Terminal Building has an area of 8474 square metre that will be extended by additional 17046 square metre (excluding City Side and air side kerb) to have a total area of 25, 520 square metre. After the extension, the terminal building will be capable to handle (1200 Domestic + 600 International) i.e. 1800 passenger during the peak hours. Surat Airport then, will be able to handle 2.6 million passengers annually.

While addressing the public at the ceremony, Shri Narendra Modi said “To better prepare Surat for global investments and business opportunities, it is pertinent to have an upgraded world-class airport”.

The extended terminal building will be equipped with all essential amenities like check-in-counters, baggage conveyors and parking space to accommodate more than 500 cars.

The other planned infrastructure development at Surat Airport includes construction of cargo terminal building and extension of apron for additional 10 Number of bays for Code C Aircraft and full length parallel taxi- track.