Bhubaneswar Airport expansion to be completed by 2011

The on-going developmental work at the Biju Patnaik Airport in Bhubaneswar, which aims to upgrade as an international airport, is likely to be completed by November, 2011. The expansion work, being implemented by the Airport Authority of India, envisages construction of new domestic terminal building complex with all modern amenities. On completion of these works, the final capacity of the Bhubaneswar airport would be 970 domestic passengers and 348 international. Funds earmarked for construction of new terminal building and extension of apron was Rs 160.45 crore. Out of this, Rs 24.59 crore has been spent by September. Contact: Airports Authority of India. Tel: 011- 2463 2950. E-mail: sanjaytyagi@aai.aero / gmit@aai.aero Website: www.aai.aero