en.Wedoany.com Reported - Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport has completed a infrastructure expansion of its terminal, adding 4,000 square meters to alleviate peak-hour congestion and enhance passenger comfort. This upgrade increases the airport's annual passenger handling capacity from 26 million to 28 million. Authorities stated that the expansion aims to optimize operational efficiency and prepare for a larger-scale redevelopment plan in the future.
The departure level of the existing terminal has gained 966 square meters of new space to ease pressure in the domestic departure area and increase seating capacity. This area is now operational and also serves the gate holding area handling both domestic and international passengers. Airport officials noted that this measure is intended to reduce passenger queuing time and streamline the boarding process.
In the international departure zone, approximately 3,000 square meters of expansion work has been completed to reconfigure international passenger traffic flow and relocate facilities such as immigration, customs, and pre-boarding security checks. This reorganization is expected to improve passenger movement and free up additional secure waiting space in the international area. With authorities finalizing finishing touches, the expansion is expected to be fully operational in the near term.
Airport officials highlighted the critical timing of the expansion. The airport is preparing for the busy season, with Hajj operations continuing until June 19, which is expected to bring a surge in passenger numbers. After the Hajj period, authorities plan to demolish the old domestic terminal to make way for future modernization and expansion. Data shows that on June 3, the domestic area recorded 155 arriving flights carrying 25,096 passengers and 149 departing flights carrying 25,901 passengers; the international area handled 20 arriving flights with 3,132 passengers and 22 departing flights with 3,736 passengers. Similar passenger traffic data was reported on June 2 and June 1, with daily total passenger flow often exceeding 50,000, a situation that directly prompted the airport to implement the new space and reorganize security checkpoints.
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