The Tuticorin airport upgradation project is being carried out by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) in the Tamil Nadu state. The project is estimated to cost Rs 381 crore. The project comprises the construction of a new apron, terminal building, technical block cum control tower, and fire station in addition to extending the runway to accommodate the operation of A-321 aircraft. The terminal will have a 13500 sq m footprint and can accommodate 600 passengers at peak times. The terminal building will have all current amenities for passengers, including two aerobridges, as well as car parking spaces and a new approach road. The project to expand the airport also entails work to extend and strengthen the current runway so that it can accommodate the operation of aircraft of the A-321 type. The proposal also includes building a new ATC tower cum technical block, a fire station, an isolation bay, and five aircraft parking bays for A-321-type aircraft. The airport’s upgrade and expansion project is anticipated to be completed by December 2023.
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