What is the new name of Bangalore International Airport?
Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (KIAB/ BLR Airport), named after founder of the City – Hiriya Kempegowda – has the unique distinction of being the first Greenfield Airport in India, established on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
Which terminal is international in Bangalore?
Terminal 1
Terminal 1 at the Kempegowda International Airport handles both the international and domestic flights.
How many gates are there in Bangalore airport?
12 gates
Bengaluru Airport Terminal: There are 12 gates in total out of which 6 are domestic gates and the other 6 international.
Which is the nearest International Airport to Bangalore?
Kempegowda International Airport ( IATA: BLR, ICAO: VOBL) is an international airport serving Bangalore, the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Spread over 4,000 acres (1,600 ha), it is located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of the city near the village of Devanahalli.
How big is the airport in Bengaluru India?
Spread over 4,000 acres (1,600 ha), it is located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of the city near the village of Devanahalli. It is owned and operated by Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL), a public–private consortium.
Where was the site chosen for the new airport in India?
In March 1991, former chairman of the National Airports Authority of India (NAAI) S. Ramanathan convened a panel to select the site for a new airport. The panel decided on Devanahalli, a village about 30 kilometres (19 mi) north of Bangalore.
Who are the partners of Bengaluru International Airport?
In January 2001, the State Government created the company Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL) as a special purpose entity and began searching for partners. By November, the project had attracted Unique Zürich Airport, Siemens Project Ventures and Larsen & Toubro.
