Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate integrated terminal building at Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair, Andaman, Nicobar Islands.
Veer Savarkar Airport, located 2 km south of Port Blair, serves as the main airport in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India.
Union civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia arrived at airport in the morning, and PM Modi inaugurated the building virtually. Know about the keys facts of the new terminal building!
Port Blair Airport has built a new integrated terminal building and an apron for 10 aircraft parking at a cost of Rs 710 crore.
Airport terminal design resembles shell, resembling sea and islands, capable of handling 50 lakh passengers annually.
The new terminal building, with 040,837 sqm area, handles 1,200 passengers, and accommodates 40 lakh people annually.
Terminal building's shell shape reflects Andaman and Nicobar Islands' geography and natural beauty.
Innovative terminal design uses skylights for 12 hours daily, maximizing natural daylight utilization.
New terminal features sustainable features like double insulated roofing, natural sunlight, LED lighting, and low heat gain glazing.
Terminal building features 28 counters, three boarding bridges, and four conveyor belts for efficient passenger flow.