'40% progress in Kolkata airport rejuvination'

The new look Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport in Kolkata will have two runways, of which the main runway will be of 3627mtrs and the secondary runway will be of 3240 mtrs. of length. The airport building of 400 mtrs. will be an energy efficient green building.

These were stated by R. Srinivasan, Airport Director and R. L. Sharma, Executive Director, Airports Authority of India, Kolkata Airport at an interactive session on 'Rejuvenation of Kolkata Airport' organized by the Bengal National Chambers of Commerce and Industries in Kolkata on Tuesday.


The work for this new look NSCBI airport began in November, 2008 and is expected to be completed within 30 months time. Till date, 40% physical progress have already been made. However, Srinivasan expressed the confidence of completion of work within the stipulated time frame.