Airport commitment to enhance air connectivity and promote tourism, says Scindia
The Rs.350 crore development of Ayodhya Airport is expected to be completed by September 2023 and is designed to handle operation of A-320/B-737 type of Aircraft, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia has confirmed on 30 June 2023.
The development work includes an extension of the existing runway from 1500m X 30m to 2200m x 45m for the operation of Code-C type of aircraft under IFR condition, an Interim Terminal Building, an ATC Tower, a Fire Station, Car parking and allied city-side and airside infrastructure, he said in a project update.
The new 6,250 sq m terminal is equipped to manage 300 passengers during peak hours. The terminal building of the airport is equipped with various sustainability features like Double Insulated Roofing System, Provision of Canopies for energy saving, LED Lighting, Low Heat Gain Double Glazing Unit, Rainwater Harvesting to recharge the groundwater table, Landscaping with fountains, HVAC, Water treatment plant, Sewage treatment plant and use of recycled water for landscaping, a solar power plant with capacity of 250 KWP has been provided to meet GRIHA –V ratings.
The terminal has been designed to integrate the culture and heritage of Ayodhya, State of Uttar Pradesh, creating a sense of place for the visitors.
The façade of terminal, both on the city side and airside, depicts the temple architecture of the upcoming Ram temple of Ayodhya.
The terminal portrays the Grand Ram Mandir, which will offer a sense of spirituality to the visitors.
The architectural elements of the Terminal are proposed to be adorned with Shikhars of varying heights to convey a sense of grandeur to the structure. Along with the varying shikhara, the Terminal will have decorative columns to enhance the fascia of the Terminal Building.
The decorative colonnade will offer an immersive experience for the passengers and visitors as the interiors of the New Terminal Building are being designed to be decorated with local art, Paintings & Murals depicting the life cycle of Bhagwan Sri Ram.
Sharing his views on the development work going on at the airport, Scindia said, “This state-of-the-art airport symbolises our commitment to enhance air connectivity and promote tourism in the holy city of Ayodhya.” Fiinews.com
