The Bengaluru International Airport (BIA) will be renamed as Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, on December 14.
The Union cabinet had in July given its nod to renaming the airport after the founder of Bangalore.
Besides sporting its new name since December 14, that day will also see inauguration of the new-look Terminal 1 (T1A), by chief minister Siddaramaiah and civil aviation minister Ajit Singh.
The expanded terminal—spanning over 1.5 lakh sq mt—will have more than twice the current floor area and is designed to accommodate burgeoning traffic.
GV Sanjay Reddy, managing director, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), said: “The new name honours Kempegowda, founding father of Bangalore, and the renaming is being timed with the opening of the T1A, where the facilities, radiant interiors and exteriors mirror the rich culture of Karnataka and the vibrant colours of the Garden City. With T1A, we want our passengers to experience everything that’s unique about Bangalore of yesteryears when he/she enters the airport,and at the same time, enjoy the benefits of world-class facilities.
After the announcement of T1A expansion, the BIAL had launched the ‘Smile Bengaluru’ campaign to invite citizens of Bangalore to share their views on what they would like to see at the terminal.
The new-look TIA includes a host of new facilities and services for passengers and partners.
Additional immigration and emigration counters, check-in counters, CUSS and a Code-F contact stand are some features aimed at creating a new experience at the Bengaluru International Airport.
