15thJune, 2023,New Delhi:

Tezu Airport in Arunachal Pradesh is soon going to get a New Terminal Building with enhanced capacity and better services.AAI undertook the upgradation work of Tezu Airport to cater to the increase in air traffic and provide modern day facilities to the travellers. The works undertaken are extension of Runway (1500m x 30m), construction of new apron for two ATR-72 type aircraft, 75m wide runway strip, construction of boundary wall, and construction of New Terminal Building and a Fire Station-cum-ATC Tower at a cost of Rs. 170 cr.

The New Terminal built in an area of 4000 sqm., is equipped to serve 300 passengers during peak hours. The terminal has been designed to prioritize functionality, efficiency, and passenger comfort. The form of the building takes inspiration from simplest of concepts as it has been perceived as a single spacious volume, through which passengers can seamlessly flow from city side to the aircraft. The building interior emanates a sense of calm, uncluttered spaces that offer a place for passengers to relax, away from the stress of their long journeys. The interiors of the building also depict local handicrafts, murals and promote tourist destinations.

The terminal will provide all modern passenger facilities like VIP lounge, food & beverage counters, restaurant and retail shops etc. The new terminal building is also equipped with various sustainability features like – Double Insulated Roofing System to reduce heat gain, LED Lighting, ECBC compliant equipment, Low Heat Gain Glazing, rainwater catchment in an underground water tank, on-site Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) with the provision of reuse of treated waste water for landscaping, refill make-up tank for HVAC system, and accessibility features for differently abled People (Divyangjan), etc.

Tezu airport is currently connected to Imphal, Dibrugarh & Guwahati through regular scheduled flights by Alliance Air & Flybig.The upgraded Tezu Airport will not only improve the passenger experience but also contribute significantly to the development of the local economy. The airport will also be able to handle more passengers, thereby increasing the flow of tourists and business travellers to the region. This will help in creating new jobs and boosting the local tourism industry.