Apron designed for parking of three A-321 type of aircraft
The Rs.143.6 crore upgraded Kanpur Airport in Uttar Pradesh is set for completion by 31 December 2022 with 6.248 sq m terminal and apron suitable for parking of three A-321 type of aircraft.
Equipped with all modern passenger amenities, the terminal will have eight check-in counters, conveyor belts for arriving passengers, Ministry of Civil Aviation said in a project update on 1 Sept 2022.
The terminal, designed to process 300 passengers during peak hours, is a Four-Star GRIHA (Green) rated energy efficient building with sustainability features.
The development of civil enclave of Kanpur Airport with enhanced capacity will improve the connectivity to this city, giving impetus to the overall growth of the region.
Kanpur is the commercial capital of Uttar Pradesh and hub for Leather, Textile and Defense production.
Currently, Kanpur Airport is directly connected to four cities Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Gorakhpur.
Considering the growth in passenger traffic, AAI has redeveloped and upgraded the airport. fiinews.com
