Pune Airport to get new terminal building with enhanced capacity and reflection of cultural heritage

To reduce congestion during peak hours at the Pune Airport, AAI has undertaken the construction of the New Integrated Terminal Building at the cost of Rs. 475 cr. 60% of the work has been completed and construction of the new building is likely to be completed by
August 2022. The existing Terminal Building with built-up area of only 22000 Sqm. has the capacity to handle passengers up to Seven Million Passengers per annum (MPPA). In the year 2018-19, the existing building handled more than nine million passengers while only 5.4 million passengers were handled in corresponding period of 2015-16. With massive built up area of more than 5,00,000 sq. ft, the new terminal building will have passenger handling capacity of 19 Million Passenger per annum (MPPA). The strongest intention of the project for new terminal building is the search for unity and continuity between the old and the new. Stretching over 360 meters in length, the Verandah is a unifying façade that not only provides protection from sun and rain but also serves as a grand urban fresco telling the story of rich social, historical, artistic and immaterial culture of Pune & Maharashtra. The facia of the public area below the great Verandah is supported with beautiful Maratha arches and decorated columns with a finish of local dark stone which is commonly seen in most of the heritage structures around Maharashtra. The new forecourt garden design is directly inspired by one of the most recognisable landmarks of Pune – The Shaniwar Wada Gardens.