Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Chennai Airport Phase 2 Expansion on Track for 2026 Completion
Chennai Airport is getting bigger!
They're building a new part to handle more people.
Right now, lots of people fly in and out of Chennai, so they need more space.
The new part will have cool features like more check-in spots and bridges to get on the planes.
They started building it because more and more people are flying every year.
They want to finish it by March 2026 so everyone can get around the airport more easily.
Chennai Airport's Phase 2 expansion is underway, with a completion target of March 2026.
A high-level AAI team reviewed the project's progress, emphasizing adherence to the timeline.
The new terminal covers 86,135 square meters and will feature advanced passenger amenities.
The expansion, costing Rs 1,207 crore, includes new gates, counters, scanners, and aerobridges.
The project is in response to rising passenger traffic, with a capacity exceeding 3.5 crore annually.
- Who
- The Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the Central government are involved.
- What
- Chennai Airport is expanding its facilities.
- When
- The target completion date is March 2026.
- Where
- Chennai International Airport.
- Why
- To accommodate increasing passenger volumes and improve operational efficiency.
Officials
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Project Schedule
Officials
Focus on adhering to the construction timeline.
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- Project Phase
- Phase 2 Expansion
- Estimated Cost
- Rs 1,207 crore
- Completion Target
- March 2026
- New Terminal Area
- 86,135 square meters
- Passenger Capacity (post-expansion)
- Exceeding 3.5 crore annually
- Total Airport Area (expansion)
- 2.36 lakh square meters