KIA second terminal, infra expansion to be delayed by 6-12 months

Revenues hit drastically by a lockdown-triggered shortfall in passenger numbers and flights, the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) will see its second terminal and other allied infrastructure work delayed by at least six months to a year.

However, the airport’s first runway upgrade will be completed by the year-end as scheduled, says the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) Chief Executive Officer, Hari Marar. Currently, only the first runway is being operated for domestic flights that resumed last week.

BIAL had formally launched its New South Parallel Runway (NSPR) on December 6, last year. It became fully operational with the first landing on March 20. Equipped with a Category-III B Instrument Landing System (ILS), the runway allows flights to land even with poor visibility.