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===Passenger terminal===
===Passenger terminal===
The new integrated passenger terminal built at cost of {{INR convert|80|c}} was inaugurated on 21 February 2009 and started its operations from 1 June 2009.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/02/18/stories/2009021857220100.htm|title=Trichy Airport new terminal inauguration|work=The Hindu|date=18 February 2009|accessdate=13 January 2011}}</ref> The two storyed terminal has a total floor area of {{convert|11,777|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}. The terminal is designed to handle 400 passengers at a given point of time.
The new integrated passenger terminal built at cost of {{INR convert|80|c}} was inaugurated on 21 February 2009 and started its operations from 1 June 2009.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/02/18/stories/2009021857220100.htm|title=Trichy Airport new terminal inauguration|work=The Hindu|date=18 February 2009|accessdate=13 January 2011}}</ref> The two storyed terminal has a total floor area of {{convert|11,777|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}. The terminal is designed to handle 400 passengers at a given point of time. Some of the features of the new terminal include:<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.equitybulls.com/admin/news2006/news_det.asp?id=46165|title=Trichy Airport new terminal|work=Equity Bulls|date=22 February 2009|accessdate=5 January 2011}}</ref>
*12 check-in counters
*4 Custom counters (1 departure + 3 arrival)
*16 Immigration Counters (8 departure + 8 arrival)
*3 Conveyor belts ({{convert|47|m|ft|abbr=on}} each)
*1 X-ray scanner for baggage
*Security check units = 2
*Total aircraft stands = 7
**3 for code D aircraft
**4 for code C aircraft


===Cargo complex===
===Cargo complex===

Revision as of 17:54, 23 January 2012

Tiruchirapalli Airport

தி௫ச்சிராப்பள்ளி வானூர்தி நிலையம்
  • IATA: TRZ
  • ICAO: VOTR
    TRZ is located in India
    TRZ
    TRZ
    Location of TRZ in India
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerMinistry of Civil Aviation
OperatorAirports Authority of India
ServesTiruchirapalli
LocationTiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India
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
Statistics (Apr '10 – Mar '11)
Passenger movements755,593
Aircraft movements7,182
Cargo tonnage1,775
Source: AAI [1][2][3]

Tiruchirapalli Airport (Tamil: தி௫ச்சிராப்பள்ளி வானூர்தி நிலையம்) or Trichy Airport (IATA: TRZ, ICAO: VOTR) is an airport mostly serving Tiruchirapalli and adjacent districts in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The airport, located on the NH 210 Tiruchirapalli – Rameswaram highway, is 5 km (3.1 mi)[4] south of the city centre.

History

This airport was built by the British during World War II and primarily used by the British Airforce during the world wars. Damaged aircraft which landed in the airport were taken to a workshop in Ponmalai, at a distance of 2 km, repaired and brought back into service. The airport was given permission for civilian operations after the war. Actual passenger traffic started only in the early '80s. Air Lanka started its operations in 1981 with a weekly flight to Colombo and subsequently increased its operations to 11 flights a week. Indian Airlines started its operations to Chennai and mid-east countries in mid '80s.

According to P. R. Brouse (Air Traffic controller at Trichy airport in 1942), the airport was used as race course during 1930-40's. The airport had no building except an ATC and a runway 600 metres long. According to him, Trichy airport handled TATA's Dakota flight. The aircraft from Mumbai (via Bangalore) after refuelling at Trichy airport carried passengers to Colombo.[5] Usually 5 to 20 people traveled on this flight from Trichy.

Air Ceylon (Srilankan Airlines)[6] began operations in the late '40s while Indian started services before 1980.[7] Both airlines operated flights from Trichy to Colombo through Jaffna.

Terminals

The airport has two adjacent terminals. Currently the Integrated International terminal is being used for both International and Domestic air traffic. The old terminal at the airport has been converted into an International cargo complex. The 4,000 m2 (43,000 sq ft) cargo complex was commissioned for operations on 21 November 2011.[8]

Passenger terminal

The new integrated passenger terminal built at cost of ₹80 crore (US$9.6 million) was inaugurated on 21 February 2009 and started its operations from 1 June 2009.[9] The two storyed terminal has a total floor area of 11,777 m2 (126,770 sq ft). The terminal is designed to handle 400 passengers at a given point of time. Some of the features of the new terminal include:[10]

  • 12 check-in counters
  • 4 Custom counters (1 departure + 3 arrival)
  • 16 Immigration Counters (8 departure + 8 arrival)
  • 3 Conveyor belts (47 m (154 ft) each)
  • 1 X-ray scanner for baggage
  • Security check units = 2
  • Total aircraft stands = 7
    • 3 for code D aircraft
    • 4 for code C aircraft

Cargo complex

The old terminal at the airport has been converted into an International cargo complex. The 4,000 m2 (43,000 sq ft) cargo complex was commissioned for operations on 21 November 2011.[11] The Central Board of Excise and Customs had earlier approved and notified the airport as an air cargo complex.[12] The airport is the gateway for foreign export as there is no easy way for export from the central region of Tamil Nadu. A huge variety and quantity of products including perishable and non perishable items, garments, hand loom, computer hardware are produced in this region hence the airport has a high demand for cargo traffic. It is estimated that about 6000 to 7000 tonnes of goods can be exported through it.[13]

Expansion

Tiruchirapalli Airport has been on expansion mode since 2004. The runway was extended from 6,000 ft (1,829 m) to 8,136 ft (2,480 m), apron expanded to hold 10 aircraft,fire station upgraded,a new taxiway and integrated passenger terminal were constructed.

The proposed Phase 2 expansion on 500 acres (2.0 km2) by AAI includes extending the runway to 12,500 ft (3,810 m), construction of modern Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower, additional building complex and other works.[14] The state government has agreed to provide land free to AAI for the phase 2 expansion.

The airport is one of the non-metro airports selected for ₹200 crore (US$24 million) city side development on public-private partnership model. [citation needed]

Airlines and destinations

AirlinesDestinations
AirAsiaKuala Lumpur
Air India ExpressAbu Dhabi, Chennai, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Mumbai, Singapore
Jet AirwaysChennai
Kingfisher AirlinesChennai, Colombo
Mihin LankaColombo
SpiceJet Chennai
SriLankan AirlinesColombo
Tiger AirwaysSingapore

Flight Training and pilot training centres

The airport is also home to a Flying Training Academy. VKN Aviation Academy, promoted by the VKN Group,[15] operates out of a 10,000 sq, ft. plot on the airfield with Five Glass cockpit equipped Cessna 172 R Aircraft.[16]

Maintenance

Air India Express has opened an engineering complex for service and repair of its aircraft based in the airport.[17] Air Works has line maintenance facility [18] to conduct transit checks on Singapore based Tiger Airways aircraft at the airport.[19]

See also

References

  1. ^ TRAFFIC STATISTICS – INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS 3. www.aai.aero
  2. ^ TRAFFIC STATISTICS – INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS 2. www.aai.aero
  3. ^ TRAFFIC STATISTICS – INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS 4. www.aai.aero
  4. ^ Tiruchirapalli Airport at the Airports Authority of India
  5. ^ "On the Colombo Route". Flight Global. Retrieved 4 November 2011.
  6. ^ Air Ceylon Dakota "Sunethra Devi". Sundaytimes.lk (1999-12-19). Retrieved on 2011-12-18.
  7. ^ "Indian Airlines' route network". Flight Global. Retrieved 4 November 2011.
  8. ^ Cargo complex commissioned. Thehindu.com (2011-11-22). Retrieved on 2011-12-18.
  9. ^ "Trichy Airport new terminal inauguration". The Hindu. 18 February 2009. Retrieved 13 January 2011.
  10. ^ "Trichy Airport new terminal". Equity Bulls. 22 February 2009. Retrieved 5 January 2011.
  11. ^ Cargo complex commissioned. Thehindu.com (2011-11-22). Retrieved on 2011-12-18.
  12. ^ Cargo Notification. Hindu.com (2011-01-22). Retrieved on 2011-12-18.
  13. ^ Today's Paper News : Air cargo complex in Tiruchi to start functioning from August 15. The Hindu (2011-04-22). Retrieved on 2011-12-18.
  14. ^ Phase 2 expansion works. Thehindu.com (2010-09-15). Retrieved on 2011-12-18.
  15. ^ VKN Aviation Academy. Vknplanecompany.com. Retrieved on 2011-12-18.
  16. ^ "Tiruchy to get flying school shortly". kalvimalar.dinamalar.com. Retrieved 4 November 2011.
  17. ^ Air India maintenance. Hindu.com (2010-12-16). Retrieved on 2011-12-18.
  18. ^ "Air Works India website, Press Release". www.airworks.in. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
  19. ^ Air Works maintenance. Hindu.com (2011-01-05). Retrieved on 2011-12-18.
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