![]() Modernization of airports is one of the main ingredients for country’s economic growth. While there will always be new airports being planned and delivered globally, there is still a vast majority of airports that need renovation, expansion and modernization. Modern airports are required to manage multiple facets of functions that relate to operational, environmental, societal and technological needs in a sustained manner. The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) at Delhi truly showcases many majestic and breathtaking vignettes of not only human life but also play a key role in giving fillip to the nation’s economy. IGIA is India’s only Airport with three operational runways. Terminal 3 is the largest single terminal in India and fifth largest in the world. The IGIA in New Delhi today ranks among the top airports of the world and have won numerous awards and accolades for quality and efficiency.Ĭonstructing a super-sized world-class terminal 3 (T3) in mere 37 months (The T3 terminal was built to facilitate the 2010 Commonwealth Games, in Delhi) was not only a very challenging task but also seemed impossible initially. The plush Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) was constructed in record time of 37 months, an everlasting feat in the aviation history. Terminals and runway capacity will be added in a modular manner to form a ‘U’ shaped complex with an ultimate design capacity of 100 million passengers per annum. The airport infrastructure will be enhanced further based on passenger demand and market needs. IGIA is now capable of handling 62 million passengers per annum (MPPA). In March 2010, DIAL has completed the construction of integrated passenger terminal (Terminal 3) marking the completion of the first phase of development. Terminal 3 (T3) has a modern 5 level in-line baggage handling system to eliminate baggage X-ray prior to check in, spacious security hold area with extensive F&B and retail facilities, special contact zone for passengers with special needs and baggage handling area on a separate level allowing greater space for passenger amenities. It also commissioned the new domestic departure terminal - 1D (T1D) on 26th February, 2009. ![]() The initial term of the concession period is 30 years extendable by another 30 years.īesides upgrading the existing terminals, DIAL commissioned a new runway 11-29 at IGI Airport on September 25, 2008. The GMR-led Consortium signed the Operations, Management and Development Agreement (OMDA) on Apwith the AAI. In January 2006, the consortium was awarded the concession to operate, manage and develop the IGI Airport following an international competitive bidding process. ![]()
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