AAI set to pump Rs 120 crore in Kolkata airport

Kolkata: The Kolkata Airport will get a makeover with the Airports Authority of India pumping in Rs 120 crore for the upgrade of existing facilities and other additions.
Work is already underway for extension and resurfacing of the secondary runway, addition of bays and installation of aerobridges at the domestic terminal.
The secondary runway is being extended by 440 metres from the existing 2,399 metres to accommodate the landing and take-off of bigger carriers.
The surface of both runways is being strengthened with bitumen at present, said VS Monga, director of the Kolkata Airport. Two remote bays are being built for parking of aeroplanes. At present, there are four remote and six in-contact bays at the domestic terminal.
11/07/06 Business Standard

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