In order to cater the rising passenger traffic and the demand for better services and connections, Airports Authority of India’s Tuticorin airport is undergoing major upgradation which includes the extension of runway for operation of A-321 type of aircraft, construction of a new apron, new terminal building, technical block-cum-control tower and a new fire station at a cost of Rs 381 crore.
Spread over an area of 13,500 square metre, the new terminal building will be able to handle 600 passengers during peak hours.
The building will be equipped with all the modern facilities and passenger amenities with a provision of two aerobridges along with car parking facilities and new approach road.
