The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has announced a short-term expansion of Hindon Civil Airport aimed at easing congestion and enhancing passenger facilities. Officials said the project is expected to be completed within the next six months and will help improve the airport’s ability to handle rising passenger traffic.
As part of the expansion, the existing terminal building, which currently spans around 22,050 square metres, will be extended by approximately 770 square metres. The project is estimated to cost about INR 8.5 crore and focuses on immediate capacity enhancement measures.
According to Chilka Mahesh, Airport Director at Hindon, the terminal will be expanded by nearly nine metres. This will allow the addition of three new check-in counters, increasing the total number from nine to twelve, and improving passenger processing efficiency during peak hours.
The project also includes an increase in passenger departure space and upgraded vehicle pickup points. At present, the passenger vehicle pickup area measures around 3.5 metres and will be expanded to approximately 8.5 metres under the short-term plan, offering smoother traffic movement outside the terminal.
Hindon Civil Airport is currently designed to handle about 300 passengers during peak hours, but it is managing nearly 540 passengers, leading to congestion. Officials said the expansion will significantly improve passenger handling capacity and overall airport experience.
In addition to the short-term measures, AAI has confirmed that a long-term expansion plan is also in progress. The Ghaziabad district administration has begun the process of land acquisition to support future development, which will further strengthen the airport’s role in regional connectivity.
