The long-delayed, much-demanded, relentlessly-fought-for coimbatore airport expansion has finally blasted off the runway — and this time, it’s real. With AAI officially inviting tenders for consultancy on a massive new terminal and world-class infrastructure, coimbatore isn’t just getting an upgrade; it’s getting a complete aviation rebirth. What’s coming is bigger, bolder, and more explosive than anything the city has ever seen.
1. A 75,000 Sqm Terminal: This Isn’t Expansion — It’s Evolution
The new integrated terminal will be a jaw-dropping 75,000 square metres, designed to handle 12 million passengers a year. That’s not growth — that’s a statement. coimbatore is positioning itself as Western tamil Nadu’s aviation powerhouse.
2. Eight Aerobridges: No More Sunburn, Sweat or Shuttle Buses
Say goodbye to awkward tarmac walks and scorching heat. With 8 aerobridges, coimbatore finally joins the league of modern, internationally-ready airports. Smooth boarding, seamless arrivals, total upgrade.
3. Apron Capacity Built for Big Birds and Bigger Ambitions
The new design accommodates:
7 Code E aircraft (Boeing 777 / 787 class)
14 Code C aircraft (A320/B737 class)
Plus an Isolation Bay for emergencies.
This is aviation scalability unleashed.
4. Elevated Departure Road: coimbatore Goes Vertical
An elevated approach road to departures means the airport finally steps into the modern era of traffic management. No more chaos, no more bottlenecks — just clean, streamlined passenger movement.
5. Multi-Level car Parking That Actually Matches Demand
For a city drowning in cars, this is huge:
Multi-Level Parking for 1,600 cars
Surface parking for 300 more
And even a dedicated bus Terminal
Coimbatore gets infrastructure that finally respects its status as an industrial, tech, and export hub.
6. A Parallel Taxiway: The Ultimate Sign coimbatore Is Done Waiting
The long-pending parallel taxiway will slash runway occupancy, double movement efficiency, and allow faster takeoffs and landings. This is the backbone of high-volume operations — and it’s finally happening.
7. This Isn’t Just an airport Upgrade. It’s coimbatore Escaping Its Limitations.
For years, the city’s growth has been throttled by an airport running at outdated capacity. Now, with expansion rolling, coimbatore is set to explode in tourism, trade, IT, textiles, and global connectivity.
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