Work on international terminal expansion begins at Thiruvananthapuram airport

On Thursday, construction on the international terminal expansion at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport commenced, initiating Project Anantha. This expansion aims to enhance the airport's capacity and infrastructure for future growth. The project will boost international passenger-handling capacity from 3.5 million to around 11.5 million passengers annually, alongside improved passenger amenities, operational systems, and international connectivity.

Chief Airport Officer P. K. Aju, Airport Authority Officer-in-Charge Mohan Roy, and others participated in the foundation stone-laying ceremony. With a projected investment of ₹2,500 crore, the expansion promises to significantly improve the airport's operational efficiency and passenger experience. Spanning about 92,552 square meters, the broader transformation project is backed by an estimated ₹8,700 crore investment from Adani Airports.

The development encompasses terminal expansion, enhancements to landside and airside infrastructure, utilities, safety systems, and passenger facilities. This modernization effort will establish a future-ready airport ready to meet the demands of increasing global air traffic.