Kempegowda International Airport Bangalore is the main airport in Bangalore, Karnataka. It is located in Devanahalli, about 37 km from the city centre. The airport is named after Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, the founder of Bangalore. It is spread across 4,000 acres of land. It is one of the busiest airports in India. The airport has both domestic & international terminals. The airport serves areas like Devanahalli, Yelahanka, Hebbal, Hennur, Thanisandra, and North Bangalore.

Terminals
Kempegowda International Airport Bangalore has two terminals – Terminal 1 (T1) and Terminal 2 (T2).

• Kempegowda International Airport Terminal 1 is used for both domestic & international flights. It was opened in 2008.
• Kempegowda International Airport Terminal 2 was opened in 2023. It is used for domestic flights now and will be used for international flights in the future. Terminal 2 is also called the “Garden Terminal” because it has a lot of greenery.

Runways
The Bangalore airport has two runways.

• The first runway (Runway 09/27) is 4,000 meters long.
• The second runway (Runway 09L/27R) is also 4,000 meters long and became operational in 2019.
• These runways help in handling more flights per day.

Flight Operations

• The airport handles over 600 flights daily.
• It connects Bangalore to more than 75 cities in India.
• It also connects to over 25 international cities.
• Major airlines operating at the airport are IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, Vistara, Emirates, Lufthansa, British Airways, and Singapore Airlines.

Transport and Connectivity
The airport is well connected by road and rail.

• The Bangalore Airport Expressway helps reduce travel time to the airport.
• BMTC (Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation) runs airport buses (Vayu Vajra) to different parts of the city.
• Taxis, cabs, and bike taxis are available at the airport.
• The upcoming Airport Metro Line (Blue Line) under Namma Metro is expected to be completed by 2026. It will connect KR Puram to the airport.

Facilities at the Airport

• Check-in counters, baggage belts, lounges, and helpdesks are available.
• There are food courts, restaurants, duty-free shops, and retail stores.
• Free Wi-Fi, mobile charging stations, and ATMs are available.
• Medical help and baby care rooms are provided.
• The airport has car parking zones for short-term and long-term parking.

Cargo and Logistics
The airport also handles air cargo.

• There are separate cargo terminals for domestic & international goods.
• It handles over 4 lakh metric tonnes of cargo every year.
• It supports temperature-sensitive and perishable goods.
• It has facilities for e-commerce and pharma logistics.

Sustainability and Green Initiatives

• Terminal 2 is built with sustainable materials.
• Rainwater harvesting systems are installed.
• The airport uses solar power for operations.
• Electric buses are used inside the airport.
• It aims to become a carbon-neutral airport.

Operators and Management
The airport is managed by Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL).

• BIAL is a public-private partnership.
• It includes the Government of India, the Government of Karnataka, and private companies.
• Fairfax India Holdings Corporation is the main shareholder.

Awards and Recognition

• The airport has won many awards for its service and infrastructure.
• It is ranked among the top airports in South Asia.
• It won the ACI Airport Service Quality Award several times.

Future Plans

• Expansion of Terminal 2 for international flights.
• New hotels and office spaces in the Airport City.
• Namma Metro line to be completed by 2026.
• Multi-modal transport hub (MMTH) near the airport.
• Plan to increase capacity to 90 million passengers per year by 2030.

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