BIAL will run the airport for 30 years, with a provision to extend the term for another 30 years, under a build, operate and transfer (BOT) scheme?

Yes, the Government of India has granted the exclusive right and privilege to BIAL to carry out the development, design, financing, construction, operation and management of the airport for a period of 30 years from airport opening date with an option to extend the concession.

How do you propose to ensure that water resources and catchment areas are maintained in the airport area covering three towns and 347 villages? 
BIAL recognises that decisions made today can have an effect on the local community well into the future. It has therefore incorporated environmental planning as an intrinsic part of the project plan — rain water harvesting in a catchment area that is approximately 1,600 acres. Three methods will be used —  recharge wells, recharge pits and storage in underground sump. The water from the underground sump is used for landscaping and irrigation purposes. For treatment for all the sewage generated within the airport area, BIAL has installed a sewage treatment plant of two MLD (two million litres per day) capacity. The primary, secondary and tertiary level of sewage treatment is ensured by this treatment plant. The treated sewage water will be used for air-conditioning purposes and for, irrigation and landscaping purposes. 

What are the unique features of the International Airport?
Some of the unique aspects are — an airport which is truly passenger-focused, passenger-transfer under one roof; a star hotel just opposite the terminal building; short walkways for passenger convenience; common use of check-in counters; swing gates (between international and domestic) to enhance capacity; state-of-the-art IT infrastructure; besides an open access fuel infrastructure. 

Future expansions and developments?
The master plan of the new Bangalore International Airport ensures that the size and capacity of the airport facilities can be gradually expanded based on the passenger and cargo growth. The land at our disposal allows us to develop the airport up to a capacity of more than 50 million passengers a year.

Will a similar airport come up anywhere else in the country?
I believe in India’s potential and I am confident about its strong position globally. Traffic figure growth of more than 50 per cent is phenomenal and you will not see this anywhere in the world. India will soon have five good airports and the number will go up to 10 with airports like Chennai, Kolkata, Goa and others being developed.
MB & NCG