Bengaluru airport to invest Rs 13,000 crore on infrastructure expansion

The Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru is investing Rs 13,000 crore for infrastructure expansion, including the South Runway, which is operational, and the first phase of Terminal 2, said Hari Marar, MD & CEO, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL). The investment is being made to support its growth. The airport welcomed 33.65 million passengers in 2019, registering 4.1 per cent growth in passenger traffic compared to 2018. To support this growth, the airport He also estimated that passenger volumes at the airport will be between 55 to 65 million passengers per annum (mppa) in the next five years. Currently, Bengaluru is connected to 82 destinations, including 25 international cities. Thirty-six passenger airlines (eight domestic and 24 international, including four Indian carriers) operate to and from BLR Airport on a regular basis.