Hindon Airport Expansion Begins: New Facilities, No More Crowds in 6 Months

• Hindon Airport (Civil Terminal) in Ghaziabad has commenced its expansion work, aiming to transform the terminal within 6 months.
• The project, costing approximately 8.5 crore rupees, will add 770 square meters to the existing 22,050 square meter area.
• Facilities will be upgraded with 3 new check-in counters (total 12), a widened 4-lane main road, and an expanded vehicle pick-up area.
• The expansion is crucial as the airport, designed for 300 peak-hour passengers, now handles an average of 540 passengers.
• Security will be enhanced with more CCTV cameras and a new office for the Chief Security Officer; a second phase involves acquiring 6.8 acres of land.

Why It Matters: Hindon Airport's expansion will alleviate congestion and provide world-class facilities for passengers within 6 months.