December 17, 2023: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new terminal building at the Surat Airport, Gujarat, today. He also took a walkthrough of the new terminal building.
“The new integrated terminal building in Surat marks a significant leap in the city’s infrastructure development. This state-of-the-art facility will not only enhance the travel experience but also boost economic growth, tourism and connectivity,” the prime minister posted on microblogging site X.
Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel was among the people who accompanied the PM during the event.
New Surat International Airport: key facts
The terminal building is equipped to handle 1,200 domestic passengers and 600 international passengers during peak hours and has provision for further increasing the peak hour capacity to 3,000 passengers with annual handling capacity increasing to 55 lakh passengers. The terminal building, as it is the gateway to Surat City, has been designed with its local culture and heritage ensuring that the essence should reflect both in interior and exterior, creating a sense of place for the visitors. The façade of the upgraded terminal building aims to enrich the passenger experience with the rich and traditional woodwork of the old houses of the ‘Rander’ region of Surat City.
The GRIHA-IV-compliant new terminal building of the airport is equipped with various sustainability features like double insulated roofing system, canopies for energy saving, low heat gain double glazing unit, rainwater harvesting, water treatment plant, sewage treatment plant and use of recycled water for landscaping and solar power plant, among others.
Recall here that the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently approved the proposal to declare the Surat Airport as an international airport.
“The Surat Airport will not only become a gateway for international travelers but also facilitate seamless export-import operations for the thriving diamond and textile industries. This strategic move promises to unlock unprecedented economic potential, making Surat a key player in the international aviation landscape and fostering a new era of prosperity for the region,” the government said in a statement on December 15.
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