Kanpur, one of the largest cities in Uttar Pradesh, has got a swanky new airport terminal! It is now operational from Wednesday, 7th June 2023, with flights operating to and from Mumbai and Bangalore.
The first flight to land in this airport was a passenger flight from Bengaluru, and the delighted passengers received a ceremonious water salute on landing in Kanpur. This was followed by a flight landing from Mumbai.
The new terminal was dedicated to the public by chief minister Yogi Adityanath and Union civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on May 26. The minister also assured that the Kanpur Delhi flight would soon be resumed, and the schedule had also been finalized for the same. It is expected to start from June 16.
The new terminal building is built in an area of 6,243 square metres at a cost of Rs 150 crore. It is equipped to handle up to 400 passengers during peak hours, as compared to 50 passengers in the existing building. On the city side of the terminal, there are 150 car parking spaces and two bus parking spaces, ensuring ample parking facilities for commuters. There is space for parking three A-321/ B-737 types of aircraft, as compared to a single aircraft in the old terminal. Eight check-in counters have been built, and three conveyor belts have been set up — with one located in the departure hall and two in the arrival hall.
Thus, the new terminal building — which is 16 times bigger than the existing terminal — is a step towards improving connectivity and enhanced passenger experience, and also integrates the culture and heritage of Kanpur. It is a massive step forward in improving air-connectivity in Uttar Pradesh.
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