The Directorate Common of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has requested the operator of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Worldwide (IGI) airport to undertake a complete overhaul of Terminal 2 (T2), individuals conscious of the matter have said, including that the terminal will doubtless be shut for round six months from the tip of April or the start of Might for the renovations.
The revamp will embody each the terminal constructing in addition to the airside. (HT Archive)
The revamp will embody each the terminal constructing in addition to the airside, the individuals stated.
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IGI is scheduled to host the Airports Council Worldwide (ACI) Asia- Pacific & Center East Regional Meeting convention in mid-April, and officers from the ministry of civil aviation confirmed that the expanded Terminal 1 (T1) might be prepared by early April to make sure that the nation’s largest airport will get the most effective show.
“On completion of the ongoing work, T1 will have a capacity of 40 million passengers annually. T2’s renovation will begin only by the end of April or May once the ACI conference concludes,” one of many officers confirmed.
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A second official stated Delhi Worldwide Airport Ltd (DIAL), which operates IGI, has scrapped its earlier plan of changing T2 right into a short-haul worldwide terminal.
“T2 is being renovated after DGCA had flagged the need for it last year. After repairs, both T1 and T2 will operate domestic flights, while T3 will be majorly for international operations only,” the second official stated.
Confirming the event, a DIAL spokesperson stated, “Terminal 2 of Delhi Airport, along with the associated apron area, was originally constructed in the 1980s and has been in operation for over 40 years. As a result, a comprehensive refurbishment of the terminal, adjoining apron, infrastructure, and airside facilities is proposed to ensure continued operational efficiency. The terminal will be closed for a period of approximately 4 to 6 months to facilitate the refurbishment work.”
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The spokesperson additionally said that the renovations will trigger minimal disruptions as “the recently developed Terminal 1 will accommodate the passenger load from Terminal 2 during the shutdown”.
“Upon completion of the refurbishment, the terminal will feature significant upgrades, including new aerobridges, smart washroom facilities, redesigned flooring and ceilings, an enhanced Flight Information Display System (FIDS), improved signage, and better road connectivity,” the spokesperson stated.
T2 opened in Might 1986, and was initially used for worldwide flights until July 2010, when these operations shifted to T3. After this, the terminal remained operational for under three months yearly, catering to Haj flights. It was then shut for a couple of years, and in 2017, was renovated, and now-bankrupt airline Go First and some IndiGo flights began operations from right here.