The construction and commissioning of the new terminal building and runway extension at Tuticorin Airport are likely to be completed by December 2024. The Airport is undergoing major upgradation, which includes extending the runway for operation of A-321 type aircraft, building a new apron, terminal building, technical block-cum-control tower and fire station for Rs 381 crore. The new terminal is spread over an area of 17,500 sq. m. The airport development project also includes an extension of the existing runway from 1,350 m to 3,115 m, making the airport suitable for the operation of A-321 type of aircraft. Construction of new ATC tower cum technical block, fire station, extension of apron for parking five Airbus-321 type of aircraft and isolation bay are also part of the plan, as per a report.
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