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• Region: Asia-Pacific (South Asia)
• Country/State: India (Karnataka)
• City/Town: Bengaluru (Bangalore)
• Website: https://www.bengaluruairport.com
• Type of Airport: International
• Airport code/s:
o IATA: BLR
o ICAO: VOBL
• Terminals:
– Terminal 1 (domestic & international)
– Terminal 2 (international & premium domestic; opened 2022, phased expansion ongoing)
• Passenger numbers:
– ~37–39 million passengers (calendar year 2024)
Parking
• Short-term: Multi-storey short-stay parking adjacent to both terminals
• Long-term: Long-stay and economy parking with shuttle/covered access; advance booking available
• Valet: Official valet parking service available (premium paid)
Hotel
• On site:
– Taj Bengaluru (connected via landscaped walkway)
• Nearby:
– Airport-area hotels along Bellary Road with shuttle services
Other facilities
• Restaurants/cafes: Extensive Indian (regional) and international dining across both terminals
• Bars: Licensed bars and lounges (primarily airside and premium areas)
• Lounges: Air India Maharaja Lounge, Vistara/IndiGo partner lounges, 080 Lounges, international airline lounges
• Duty-free shops: Large duty-free retail areas in international departures and arrivals
• Gift shops/newsagent/chemist: Souvenirs, convenience stores, bookstores and pharmacies
• On-site travel agent: Limited; airline service desks and airport information counters instead
• Help desk/Lost & found: Airport information desks and centralised lost & found service
• Car rental: Major Indian and international car-rental companies on site
• Taxi/transport to city: Taxis, ride-hailing services, airport buses; metro link under development
• Baby/parent room: Baby care rooms, family toilets and children’s play areas throughout terminals
• Business center/free-Wi-Fi/charging: Free Wi-Fi airport-wide; extensive charging points; business services via lounges
• Gym: No public terminal gym; wellness/fitness facilities available at on-site hotel
• Beauty center/hairdresser: Spas, salons and grooming services available (primarily T2)
• Other facilities: Medical centres, prayer/quiet rooms, extensive gardens and water features (T2)
• Biometric check-in: Extensive biometric self-service check-in and boarding via DigiYatra
• Biometric customs: Biometric immigration e-gates for eligible passport holders
Disabled/accessibility
• Free PRM assistance available; request via airline in advance
• Wheelchair assistance from curbside to gate and arrival halls
• Fully step-free terminals with ramps, elevators and wide circulation areas
• Accessible parking spaces close to terminal entrances
• Accessible toilets throughout terminals
• Priority security and immigration processing available
• Assistance dogs permitted (subject to Indian regulations)
• Support for non-visible disabilities via trained staff
• Terminal transport systems include tactile paving and audible announcements
Runways
• Runway 09L/27R
• Runway 09R/27L
Length/Width
• 09L/27R: ~4,000 m × 60 m
• 09R/27L: ~4,000 m × 60 m
• Both runways support Code F aircraft operations (A380-capable)
Grooving of runways
• Grooved runway surfaces to enhance wet-weather braking performance
• Advanced drainage systems mitigate hydroplaning during heavy rainfall
• Surface specifications published in the Indian AIP
ILS/CAT capability
• ILS installed on both runways
• CAT II and CAT III capability available
• Approved for CAT III low-visibility autoland operations for suitably equipped aircraft and crews
Navigation aids
• Full ILS coverage with PAPI
• VOR/DME navigation aids
• RNAV (GNSS-based) SIDs and STARs
• Advanced surface movement radar and A-SMGCS
Low-visibility operations
– Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) in place
– CAT II/III operations during fog, heavy rain and low cloud
– Stop bars and enhanced ATC separation applied
On-time departures (OTP) data
• Airport-specific annual OTP figures not routinely published by operator
• OTP influenced by:
– Monsoon weather and thunderstorms
– High traffic growth and hub-banking peaks
– Regional airspace congestion
Airfield restrictions
• Slot-coordinated airport operating near declared capacity
• Noise abatement procedures apply
• Preferential runway use based on wind and weather
• Planned runway and taxiway maintenance managed via NOTAMs
Aircraft maintenance
• Aircraft maintenance facilities on site
• Major maintenance bases operated by Air India Engineering Services and third-party MROs
• Line and heavy maintenance available for narrowbody and widebody fleets
• Oversight by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
Eco-efficient operations (e.g., energy use, carbon minimization, waste management, etc.)
• Airport operator BIAL targets net-zero Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2030
• Extensive use of fixed electrical ground power and pre-conditioned air reduces aircraft APU usage
• Terminal-wide LED lighting and advanced building-management systems
• Comprehensive waste segregation, recycling and waste-to-energy programmes
Renewable energy use
• One of India’s largest airport solar programmes with extensive on-site solar PV
• Significant proportion of airport electricity demand met by renewable sources
• Continued expansion of on-site and off-site renewable procurement
Availability of biofuel alternatives
• Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) available on a pilot and airline-driven basis
• IndiGo and Air India participate in SAF trial and demonstration flights
• No airport-mandated SAF blending requirement currently in place
Conservation of biodiversity [actual programs]
• Large-scale biodiversity initiatives including airport gardens, wetlands and native planting
• Partnerships with environmental NGOs for habitat creation and monitoring
• Bird hazard management balancing safety and conservation
• Environmental impact assessments mandatory for all expansion projects
Sustainable transportation
• Airport buses and shared transport reduce private vehicle reliance
• Promotion of EVs with extensive charging infrastructure in car parks
• Electrification of airport-owned and ground-service vehicle fleets
• Planned metro rail link to Bengaluru CBD
Green building design
• Terminal 2 designed as a “terminal in a garden” with extensive greenery and water features
• High-performance glazing, natural ventilation strategies and efficient HVAC systems
• Designed to LEED Gold-equivalent sustainability standards
• Lifecycle carbon reduction embedded in master planning and construction
