Delhi airport to consult stakeholders on its Master Plan 2036 prior to AAI submission
The airport will be proposing to add 10 million capacity by 2030, people aware of the development said
Delhi airport aims to boost its annual passenger-handling capacity to 125 million within the next decade, with airlines and other stakeholders set to discuss the proposed 10-year master plan during a meeting on August 18. The master plan will serve as the blueprint for the airport's infrastructure and capacity requirements until 2036.
Presently, Delhi airport can handle 106 million passengers annually, with the new capacity expected to be created by constructing a new pier E at T3 of the airport. The airport plans to add 10 million capacity by 2030. The upcoming consultation is crucial as airlines must account for the airport's future capacity, aircraft movements, and passenger-handling capabilities in their operational planning.
Once stakeholder feedback is considered, the master plan is anticipated to be submitted to the Airports Authority of India (AAI), with the process potentially concluding within a month if no significant changes arise. July saw 6 million passengers passing through the airport, marking a 3.7% increase compared to the same month last year.
Neha LM Tripathi, a Special Correspondent at the National Political Bureau of Hindustan Times, covers aviation and railways, focusing on travel trends and policy.
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