FACTS ABOUT TIRUPATI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
1>The Passenger Terminal Building is a graphic interpretation of the form of Garuda (eagle) with its wings flapping/spread in the air, its steel portion is designed in a way that it hugs the roof enhancing its floating.
2> The Tirupati Airport was commissioned during the year 1970-71. The. airfiéld was initially made for the purpose of faciiitating devotees visiting the Lord Balaji Temple.
3> The New Integrated Terminal Building was formally inaugurated on October 22, 2015 by Hon'ble Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi.
4> The airport was awarded with GRIHA IV star rating in the year 2016, for utilisation of Green and Renewable Energy.
5> It has received Best Tourism Friendly Award for the years 2015-16 & 2017-18 from the Government of Andhra Pradesh and is in the process of upgrading to accommodate wide- bodied aircraft.
6> The airport was declared as an International Airport on June 20, 2017.
7> It connects directly to Hyderabad, Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Goa, Hubli and Kolhapur.
Reviewed by Harindar Kumar on Sept 10 2019
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Credit : Balaji Airport
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