Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Terminal 2 at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) an 10th January 2014. With this inauguration the capacity of airport is increased to 40 million passengers per year. It will operate 24 hours a day, combining both international and domestic passenger services under one roof.
In the words of GV Sanjay Reddy, managing director of Mumbai International Airport LTD (MIAL) , the new Terminal 2 has four storeys and covers an area of 409,000m²is a monument to the beautiful spirit of Mumbai and its people. This terminal will make CSIA a gateway to the city of Mumbai and India with both domestic and international passengers. Constructed in X shape the new T2 is designed to consolidate airport operations and reduce the walking distances for passengers.
A large roof covers the entire arrivals roadway, protecting passengers from Mumbai’s heat and monsoon weather. A 15 meter-high glass cable styled-wall which is the longest in the world offers a transparent façade to the departure hall. Terminal 2 also uses a special type of glass that filters the sun’s rays and controls the balance of natural light throughout the day.
In the words of GV Sanjay Reddy, managing director of Mumbai International Airport LTD (MIAL) , the new Terminal 2 has four storeys and covers an area of 409,000m²is a monument to the beautiful spirit of Mumbai and its people. This terminal will make CSIA a gateway to the city of Mumbai and India with both domestic and international passengers. Constructed in X shape the new T2 is designed to consolidate airport operations and reduce the walking distances for passengers.
A large roof covers the entire arrivals roadway, protecting passengers from Mumbai’s heat and monsoon weather. A 15 meter-high glass cable styled-wall which is the longest in the world offers a transparent façade to the departure hall. Terminal 2 also uses a special type of glass that filters the sun’s rays and controls the balance of natural light throughout the day.
