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Issue 07 | May 2022

SPOTLIGHT
Chennai Airport Gearing Up For

A Spectacular Makeover

hennai Airport has been witnessing
tremendous traffic growth over the years
Cwhich has necessitated the revamp of the
airport aimed at providing a world -class terminal
to passengers. The second phase of Chennai
Airport Modernization commenced in the year
2018 when Hon’ble Prime Minister of India laid
the Foundation stone for the prestigious project.
This is a significant work undertaken by AAI,
which is unswerving with its efforts to upgrade
the airport infrastructure of India.
The Modernisation work is being carried out
will includes two stages. The first stage has seen
dismantling of the existing Domestic Terminal
T-2 with an area of 19,250 Sqm for construction
of new facility. International Terminal T-3,
with an area of 42,300 Sqm is set to be
demolished and rebuilt for Phase II work after
commissioning of Phase I by June 2022 (80%
work complete till date). The modernization
Phase-II will include integration of airside
corridor for seamless flow, augmentation of
contact bays, provision of multi-level car park
and Metro rail connectivity.
The new terminal and its interiors will
reflect an array of aesthetic elements taken
from the rich cultural repository of Tamil
Nadu. The inimitable design will incorporate
traditional elements expressed in Tamil culture
predominantly from dance, music, folk arts
and theatre. Wall arts and murals will endow a
refreshing hue to the terminal interiors while
the ‘Kolam’ patterns on floors and ceiling will
amuse passengers. ■

Augmenting Passenger Experience & Ensuring Safety
• New Large Integrated Terminal-Enhancement of • Automated Tray Retrieval System (ATRS), Self-Baggage
Capacity from 17 MPPA to 35 MPPA Drop (SBD) Passenger Flow Monitoring System (PFMS)
and Boarding Process Control-E Gates
• 140 New Check-in Counters, 38 Self-check in Kiosk, 108-
D+A Immigration Counters, 10 Baggage Reclaim Belts, • Full Body Scanners
38 Elevators, 46 Escalators and 12 Walkalators • In-line Baggage Handling System (BHS)
• GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) • Multiple Loungers and Master Concessionaire
Compliant • Introduction of Multi Apron Ramp System (MARS)