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{{Infobox Airport
| name = Tiruchirapalli Airport
| nativename = Trichy Airport
| nativename-a =
| nativename-r =
| image =
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| IATA = TRZ
| ICAO = VOTR
| type = Public
| owner = [[Ministry of Civil Aviation (India)|Ministry of Civil Aviation]]
| operator = [[Airports Authority of India]]
| city-served = [[Tiruchirapalli]] and adjacent districts
| location = [[Tiruchirapalli]]
| elevation-f = 288
| elevation-m = 88
| coordinates = {{coord|10|45|55|N|078|42|35|E|type:airport}}
| website = [http://aai.aero/allAirports/Trichy_airpo_gi.jsp http://aai.aero]
| metric-rwy = yes
| r1-number = 09/27
| r1-length-f = 8,136
| r1-length-m = 2,480
| r1-surface = [[Asphalt]]
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}}

'''Tiruchirapalli Airport''' or '''Trichy Airport''' {{Airport codes|TRZ|VOTR}} is a major airport mostly serving [[Tiruchirapalli]] and adjacent districts in the [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. The airport, located on the Tiruchirapalli-[[Pudukkottai]] highway, is {{convert|5|km|mi|abbr=on}} south of the city centre. The airport serves domestic and international destinations.

==History==
The airport was built by [[United Kingdom|British]] during [[World War II]] and was mainly used by the [[Royal Air Force|British airforce]] during the war. After the war, the airport was given permission for civilian operations though the actual passenger traffic started in early 1980s. [[SriLankan Airlines|Air Lanka]] started its operations in 1981 with a weekly flight to [[Colombo]] and subsequently increasing its operations to 11 flights a week. [[Indian Airlines]] started its operations to [[Chennai]] and mid-east countries in mid 1990s. The airport currently handles 84 flights to various destinations including [[Sharjah (city)|Sharjah]], Colombo, [[Singapore]], [[Dubai]], [[Kuala Lumpur]], Chennai, [[Thiruvananthapuram]] and [[Bangalore]].

==Expansion==
Tiruchirapalli Airport is on Rs 150 [[crore]] expansion mode since 2004. The [[runway]] was expanded from {{convert|6000|ft|m|abbr=on|sigfig=4}} to {{convert|8000|ft|m|abbr=on|sigfig=4}}. The [[airport ramp|apron]] was expanded to hold 10 aircraft and new [[taxiway]] was constructed at cost of Rs 40 cr. The new integrated [[airport terminal|terminal building]] with world class features is being constructed at cost of Rs 75 crs. The existing terminal building is also being upgraded. The new terminal building is expected to be operational from October 2008.

Further, Tiruchirapalli Airport is one of the non-metro airports selected for Rs 200 cr city side development on [[public-private partnership]] model. The [[Airports Authority of India]] (AAI) has already appointed a legal advisor for this and will shortly release a tender for the work. AAI has proposed Phase II expansion on {{convert|1000|acre|km2|abbr=on}}. The expansion includes extending the runway to {{convert|12500|ft|m|abbr=on|sigfig=4}}, construction of cargo, [[hangar]]s, parking bay for aircraft maintenance and other works. The [[Government of Tamil Nadu|state government]] would provide land free to AAI for the phase II expansion. The Phase II expansion has been pending for a year due to land acquisition issues. People in and around the airport have opposed the move to acquire their land. The expansion gained momentum recently with the district administration deciding to go ahead with land acquisition opposite to the airport and also possible closure of the Tiruchirapalli-Pudukottai highway.

==Airlines and destinations==
===Domestic===
*[[Air-India Express]] (Chennai)
*[[Deccan (airline)|Deccan]] (Chennai, Bangalore)
*[[Indian Airlines]] (Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram)
*[[Kingfisher Airlines]] (Chennai)

===International===
*[[Air-India Express]] (Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore)
*[[Indian Airlines]] (Al-Fujairah, Sharjah)
*[[Mihin Lanka]] (Colombo)
*[[SriLankan Airlines]] (Colombo)

===Proposed===
===Proposed===
*[[Air Arabia]] (Sharjah)
*[[Air Arabia]] (Sharjah)
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*[[Oman Air]] (Muscat)
*[[Oman Air]] (Muscat)
*[[Paramount Airways]] (Chennai)
*[[Paramount Airways]] (Chennai)

*[[Tiger Airways]](Singapore)
==External links==
*[[Emirates Airline]](Abu Dhabi)
*[http://aai.aero/allAirports/Trichy_airpo_gi.jsp Tiruchirapalli Airport] at the [[Airports Authority of India]]
*{{WAD|VOTR}}
*[http://www.hindu.com/2006/08/19/stories/2006081910540500.htm Trichy Airport Phase I Expansion]
*[http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/14/stories/2007051410780100.htm Trichy Airport Phase II Expansion]
*[http://www.ibnlive.com/news/airlines-line-up-to-operate-from-trichy/36064-7.html Airlines Lineup to operate from Trichy Airport]
*[http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/Transportation/Tiruchi_Airport_to_undergo_expansion_modernisation_drive/articleshow/2919965.cms Tiruchi Airport expansion, modernisation drive ]
*[http://www.blonnet.com/2008/02/23/stories/2008022350370700.htm SIA looking at Vizag, Tiruchi routes]
*[http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/01/stories/2008060159800600.htm Paramount to start operations from Trichy]

[[Category:Airports in India]]
[[Category:International Airports in India]]
[[Category:Airports in Tamil Nadu]]

Revision as of 13:43, 19 June 2008

Tiruchirapalli Airport

Trichy Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerMinistry of Civil Aviation
OperatorAirports Authority of India
ServesTiruchirapalli and adjacent districts
LocationTiruchirapalli
Elevation AMSL288 ft / 88 m
Coordinates10°45′55″N 078°42′35″E / 10.76528°N 78.70972°E / 10.76528; 78.70972
Websitehttp://aai.aero
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
09/27 2,480 8,136 Asphalt

Tiruchirapalli Airport or Trichy Airport (IATA: TRZ, ICAO: VOTR) is a major airport mostly serving Tiruchirapalli and adjacent districts in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The airport, located on the Tiruchirapalli-Pudukkottai highway, is 5 km (3.1 mi) south of the city centre. The airport serves domestic and international destinations.

History

The airport was built by British during World War II and was mainly used by the British airforce during the war. After the war, the airport was given permission for civilian operations though the actual passenger traffic started in early 1980s. Air Lanka started its operations in 1981 with a weekly flight to Colombo and subsequently increasing its operations to 11 flights a week. Indian Airlines started its operations to Chennai and mid-east countries in mid 1990s. The airport currently handles 84 flights to various destinations including Sharjah, Colombo, Singapore, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram and Bangalore.

Expansion

Tiruchirapalli Airport is on Rs 150 crore expansion mode since 2004. The runway was expanded from 6,000 ft (1,829 m) to 8,000 ft (2,438 m). The apron was expanded to hold 10 aircraft and new taxiway was constructed at cost of Rs 40 cr. The new integrated terminal building with world class features is being constructed at cost of Rs 75 crs. The existing terminal building is also being upgraded. The new terminal building is expected to be operational from October 2008.

Further, Tiruchirapalli Airport is one of the non-metro airports selected for Rs 200 cr city side development on public-private partnership model. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has already appointed a legal advisor for this and will shortly release a tender for the work. AAI has proposed Phase II expansion on 1,000 acres (4.0 km2). The expansion includes extending the runway to 12,500 ft (3,810 m), construction of cargo, hangars, parking bay for aircraft maintenance and other works. The state government would provide land free to AAI for the phase II expansion. The Phase II expansion has been pending for a year due to land acquisition issues. People in and around the airport have opposed the move to acquire their land. The expansion gained momentum recently with the district administration deciding to go ahead with land acquisition opposite to the airport and also possible closure of the Tiruchirapalli-Pudukottai highway.

Airlines and destinations

Domestic

International

Proposed

External links

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