Bengaluru airport’s unique milestone
Bengaluru: Marking a serious milestone in its aviation dash, Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) surpassed the 400-million passenger establish in April since the initiate of its operations, cementing its situation as one amongst the country’s most dynamic air hubs.
The achievement comes on the inspire of a sturdy surge in international passenger site visitors and sustained cargo increase in FY 2025-26.In step with Bangalore International Airport Miniature (BIAL), the airport handled 44.4 million passengers and 5.3 lakh tonnes of cargo for the duration of the year. International passenger site visitors grew 24% to 7.2 million, whereas home site visitors rose 3% to 37.2 million passengers. Overall passenger site visitors elevated 6% year on year.“This efficiency, despite geopolitical and sectoral headwinds, reflects Bengaluru’s increasing international relevance as a industry and innovation hub. KIA at indicate presents non-give up connectivity to bigger than 78 home and 34 international destinations,” a assertion from the manager minister’s establish of labor (CMO) said. The figures beget been reviewed on the 134th board assembly of BIAL chaired by Karnataka chief secretary Shalini Rajneesh.
The airport additionally climbed from forty eighth to Forty first establish within the Skytrax World Top 100 Airports rankings. It won the ‘Most attractive Regional Airport in India and South Asia’ award for the third consecutive year and ‘Most attractive Airport at Arrivals Globally’ on the ACI ASQ Awards for the fourth straight year.Cargo operations posted regular increase, supported by exports of plant life, fruits, pharmaceuticals and electronics. The airport retained its situation as India’s leading gateway for perishable exports for the fifth consecutive year.
Officers said the airport handled virtually 60 million rose stems for the duration of the year, with volumes rising 38%. Mango exports grew 12% to a five-year excessive, whereas coriander shipments elevated 13%.Operational process additionally touched epic phases. The airport recorded 2.8 lakh air site visitors movements for the duration of the year, up 5%, with moderate day to day flight movements at 769. On its busiest day, the airport handled 1.4 lakh passengers and 837 flight movements.
