Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the New Integrated Terminal Building of Surat International Airport in the august presence of Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Gujrat, Smt Darshna Jardosh, Union Minister of State for Textiles & Railways and Shri C R Patil, MP, Navsari. The new terminal will provide seamless infrastructure push for one of the most dynamic cities of India known for its booming Textile industry. Surat is also globally well renowned for its Cutting and polishing of diamonds.
Surat Airport expansion was completed at a cost of Rs. 353 Crore. The New Integrated Terminal Building (NITB) with an area of 25,520 sqm is equipped to serve 1200 Domestic passengers and 600 International passengers during peak hours and 35 lakhs annually. Passenger facilities like – 20 check-in-counters, five conveyor belts and 500 car parking slots for passenger comfort have been provided in the NITB of Surat.
Speaking on this occasion, Hon’ble Prime Minister said, “the new integrated terminal building in Surat marks a significant leap in the city’s infrastructure development. This state-of-the-art facility will not only enhance the travel experience but also boost economic growth, tourism and connectivity”.
