Surat airport gets AAI nod to expand terminal

AAI has approved the expansion plan for the Surat Airport terminal building. This was necessary considering the increase in passenger traffic and future requirement to commence international flight operations. The present terminal building, spread on 3,600 sq m, will be extended on both the sides, adding another 5,746 sq m. The carpet area of the terminal´s first floor will be nearly doubled from 3,200 sq m to 6,172 sq m. The number of aerobridges will also be increased from two to five. Contact: Airports Authority of India. Tel: 011-2463 2950. Website: www.aai.aero