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What is Bangalore airport name?
Kempegowda International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR Airport), named after founder of the City – Hiriya Kempegowda – has the unique distinction of being the first Greenfield Airport in India, established on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
How many runways are there in Bangalore airport?
two runways
The airport consists of two runways and a passenger terminal, which handles both domestic and international operations. The second runway, constructed by Larsen & Toubro, was commissioned on 6 December 2019. A second terminal is in the early stages of construction.
How many gates are there in Bangalore airport?
The Bengaluru airport is a single terminal airport spread over 16,187,425 sq. meters (approx.) handling both the domestic as well as international operations. There is a total of twelve gates: six domestic gates (gates 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 15) and six international gates (16, 17, 18, 21-22, 23-24, 25-26).
Who is head of airport?
Sanjeev Kumar-CHAIRMAN, AAI Shri Sanjeev Kumar, an IAS officer of 1993 batch, Maharashtra Cadre has assumed charge of Chairman, Airports Authority of India on 07.04. 2021.
Which is the biggest airport in Karnataka?
List of airports in Karnataka
| Sl. no. | Location | Airport name |
|---|---|---|
| International airports | ||
| 1 | Bengaluru | Kempegowda International Airport |
| 2 | Mangalore | Mangalore International Airport |
| Domestic / regional airports |
How many floors are there in Bangalore airport?
The passenger terminal is a single, four-level building capable of accommodating international and domestic operations. The basement houses the retail storage, rest areas and services.
Which airport is bigger Chennai or Bangalore?
Although Chennai international airport receives more international passengers than Bengaluru in south India yet is placed at number four due to its lower capacity. This airport is India’s first airport where the domestic and international terminals are side by side.
Which is the oldest airport in Karnataka?
Sambra Airport
However, Belagavi’s Sambra Airport, which is Karnataka’s oldest airport, has emerged as the third busiest airport in Karnataka, beating the Covid-19 blues by drawing not only higher number of flights but also passengers compared to its pre-Covid (2019) figures.