Second phase of expansion of Meenambakkam airport to be completed by March 2026
The second phase of the Chennai International Airport expansion is gaining momentum, with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) targeting March 2026 as the completion deadline, according to an IANS report.
A high-level team from New Delhi, led by AAI Chairman Vipin Kumar, inspected the site this week, emphasising the importance of maintaining timelines to handle the rising influx of passengers and improve overall operational efficiency.
The under-construction terminal spans 86,135 square meters and will feature modern passenger amenities aimed at boosting capacity and comfort.
The Phase 2 expansion is being executed at an estimated cost of Rs 1,207 crore. It will include:
8 entry gates
60 check-in counters
10 X-ray scanners
9 remote boarding gates
8 aerobridges
Additionally, advanced baggage conveyor belts and automated scanners are being installed to streamline passenger movement and enhance security protocols.
The expansion comes in response to the steady rise in passenger footfall—from 2.2 crore in 2015 to a projected 3.5 crore by the end of 2025. The AAI proposed the project in 2017, with funding approved by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.