Members :Bangalore International Airport Limited – BIAL

Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) is a Public Limited Company under the Companies Act formed to build, own and operate the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). BIAL has been given rights by the Government of India to develop, design, finance, operate and manage the airport for a period of 30 years from the date of commencement of commercial flight operations. It can also extend the right for an additional 30 years. Private promoters hold 74% (Fairfax India Holdings: 64%; and Siemens Projects Ventures: 10%) stake in BIAL while the government holds the remaining 26% (Karnataka State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation 13% and Airports Authority of India 13%). BIAL is responsible for the Airport’s operations, commercial activities and infrastructure development in line with growing air-traffic.

The first phase of the KIA was concluded in March 2008 and it became operational on May 24, 2008, 33 months from the start of construction. The Master Plan has been developed to fulfill the need for an operationally efficient and passenger friendly airport for the city. It ensures that the size and capacity of the airport facilities can be gradually expanded based on the passenger and cargo growth. It not only includes provision of premium land for commercial real estate developments such as office parks, retail, entertainment and hospitality but also land reserve for a rail link to the city.

KIA was originally planned to accommodate 5 million passengers a year, but based on the unprecedented traffic trends, the airport was redesigned to handle 12 million passengers per year. The redesign resulted in an increase in the size of the terminal, number of aircraft stands, new taxiway layouts and supporting infrastructure.

KIA in December 2013 inaugurated its new terminal which has been elevated in design, exteriors, facilities and infrastructure. The new Terminal not only reflects the city’s dreams but also the culture, ethos and landscape of Karnataka. Built on existing facilities efficient and passenger-friendly design, the infrastructure is at par with best in the world in terms of conveniences, with double the existing area, facilities to host some of the largest aircrafts and world class technologies. Airside infrastructure has also been further strengthened to cater to increased number of Aircraft movements. The new AOCC (Airport Operational Control Centre) serves as the nerve-centre of the airport and helps both airlines and concessionaires to streamline processes. This ensures smart decision-making and faster turnaround making the operations as well as travel through the airport more efficient and economical for passengers.

A second runway was inaugurated on December 2019.

A second terminal was inaugurated on 11 November 2022. Envisioned as a “terminal in a garden,” this new addition to KIA radically reimagines the airport experience. The construction of the 255,000-square-meter terminal marks a transformative moment for one of India’s largest and fastest-growing cities, Bengaluru, by creating a meaningful civic gateway that emphasizes Bengaluru’s rich culture and natural landscape. The design establishes a new vision for sustainable growth and conveys a sense of place that is unique to Bengaluru. The new terminal offers a sequence of distinctive spaces, each integrated with a variety of landscape features, creating a calm oasis within the bustle of an international airport. By doubling the airport’s annual capacity from 25 million to 50 million passengers, Terminal 2 positions BLR as one of the premier airports in India and the world.

– Link to BIAL website