IN PICS | Kanpur's New Airport Terminal With Enhanced Passenger Capacity To Be Inaugurated

The new terminal building is built in an area of 6,243 sqm (16 times bigger than the existing terminal) at a project cost of Rs 150 crore, and is equipped to handle 400 passengers during peak hours, as compared to 50 passengers earlier. (Image: Twitter/Jyotiraditya M. Scindia)

There are eight check-in counters, ensuring efficient and expedited check-in processes for passengers. Besides, there are three conveyor belts, with one located in the departure hall and two in the arrival hall, facilitating smooth baggage handling and collection. (Image: Twitter/Jyotiraditya M. Scindia)

The terminal includes a spacious concessionaire area spanning 850 square meters, providing a wide variety of retail and dining choices for travellers. To enhance accessibility and ease of navigation for passengers with visual impairments, tactile paths have been implemented. (Image: PIB)

The new terminal building at Kanpur Airport's civil enclave incorporates several sustainability features, including a double insulated roofing system, energy-saving canopies, LED lighting, low heat gain double glazing units, rainwater harvesting for groundwater recharge, water treatment and sewage treatment plants, utilization of recycled water for landscaping, and a 100 KWp solar power plant. (Image: PIB)

The terminal building's façade depicts the iconic JK Temple of Kanpur, while the interiors are themed around local elements like textiles, leather industries, and notable figures. It showcases Kanpur's culture and heritage for visitors. (Image: PIB)

The terminal has 150 car parking spaces and two spaces for bus parking on the city side, ensuring abundant parking facilities for commuters. (Image: PIB)