Patna (Bihar) – Newly Opened Airport Terminal

Описание: Here’s a look at the brand-new terminal at Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (Patna), recently inaugurated—featuring spacious modern architecture, inspired by Mithila art and Bihar’s cultural heritage.

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New Patna Airport Terminal: Key Highlights
• Inauguration & Operations
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the terminal on May 29, 2025    .
• The terminal commenced operations on June 3, 2025, with the first flight arriving from Bangalore at around 6:30 AM   .
• Size & Capacity
• The two-storey facility spans roughly 65,150 m², designed to manage 3,000 passengers during peak hours (~1,500 arrivals and departures each)   .
• Passenger capacity leaps from 2.5 million to 10 million annually (1 crore)    .
• Facilities & Design
• 64 check-in counters, up from the previous 22   .
• Equipped with five aerobridges, nine ATRS (automatic tray retrieval systems), four conveyor belts, Digi Yatri contactless gates, and advanced security screening    .
• 11 boarding gates available  .
• Parking & Access
• A multilevel car park is functional—accommodating between 750 to 1,100 vehicles depending on source—with seamless terminal access    .
• Cultural & Eco-Friendly Design
• Architectural design draws from Nalanda ruins and Mithila art, aiming for a 4-star GRIHA rating—featuring insulated roofing, LED lighting, and heat-minimizing glazing   .
• Operational Updates
• Flight operations transitioned fully to the new terminal by 7:00 AM on June 3 .
• The old terminal was shut down at just past midnight before operations began  .
• Infrastructure includes five security checkpoints, multi-level entry/exit points (5 entry gates, 4 exit gates), and enhanced parking and traffic management  #patna #patnaairport