KANPUR: A New Terminal Building at Kanpur Airport will be inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath and Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia tomorrow, May 26,, as per an official statement.
A statue honouring the late Madhavrao Jivajirao Scindia will also be unveiled by Adityanath and Scindia at Mainpuri.
According to the statement, the new terminal building is 6,243 sqm (16 times larger than the original terminal) and cost Rs 150 crore to construct. It is also designed to handle 400 people during peak hours, up from 50 previously. Passengers may check in quickly and efficiently thanks to the eight check-in counters.
In addition, three conveyor belts—two in the arrival hall and one in the departure hall—enable efficient baggage processing and retrieval. The 850 square metre concessionaire area is roomy and provides travellers with a variety of shopping and dining alternatives, according to the statement.
To enhance accessibility and simplicity of navigating for passengers with visual impairments, tactile walkways have been created.
There are 150 car parking spaces and 2 bus parking spaces on the terminal's city side, providing commuters with plenty of parking options.
The statement listed a number of sustainability features that the terminal building of the new civil enclave at Kanpur Airport is fitted with, including a double-insulated roofing system, provision of canopies for energy conservation, LED lighting, low heat gain double glazing and rainwater harvesting to replenish the groundwater table.
Currently, Kanpur Airport is directly connected to Mumbai and Bangalore. The terminal building's front features a representation of the JK Temple of Kanpur's architectural style.
Kanpur Airport Traditional Features: Kanpur Airport, officially known as Chakeri Air Force Station, is an airport located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. It serves as a joint civilian and military airport, with the Indian Air Force operating a base there. The airport is situated about 13 kilometers south-west of the city center and plays a significant role in providing air connectivity to Kanpur and the surrounding region.
Kanpur Airport has a single runway and handles both domestic and international flights. It offers convenient air travel options for passengers traveling to and from Kanpur, connecting them to various destinations across India and beyond. The airport has undergone improvements in recent years to enhance its infrastructure and facilities, aiming to provide a comfortable and efficient experience for travelers.
Efforts have been made to expand the airport's capacity and attract more airlines to operate flights from Kanpur. The development of the airport is expected to boost tourism, trade, and economic growth in the region, as improved air connectivity opens up new opportunities for business and leisure travelers.
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