Archive · 27 May 2025
Kolkata Airport's Old Domestic Terminal Demolition Planned After Haj
Imagine an old airport building that isn't being used anymore.
It's going to be taken down to make way for a bigger, better one!
This old building was used for many things, including helping people who were traveling to Mecca.
The new building will be used for international flights.
They're making sure everything is safe and secure during the construction.
The demolition will start after the Haj pilgrimage and should be finished by the end of this year or early next year.
This is all to make the airport bigger and better for everyone.
Demolition of Kolkata airport's old domestic terminal will begin after July, post-Haj flights.
The demolition is for future airport expansion plans, including the air traffic surveillance building.
The old terminal served multiple purposes since decommissioning in 2013, including a quarantine center and RT-PCR testing facility.
A new passenger terminal will be constructed in place of the old one.
The demolition is expected to be completed by the end of this year or early next year.
- Who
- The old domestic terminal is being demolished.
- What
- The old domestic terminal is being demolished to make way for airport expansion.
- When
- Demolition will start after Haj flights conclude in July and is expected to finish by the end of this year or early next year.
- Where
- Kolkata airport
- Why
- The demolition is essential for the airport's future expansion plans.
- Old Terminal Built-up Area
- 2.4 lakh sq ft
- Old Terminal Passenger Capacity (annually)
- 50 lakh
- Current Terminal Passenger Capacity (annually)
- 2.6 crore
- Current Terminal Built-up Area
- 24 lakh sq ft
- Old Terminal Built Year
- 1995