Why is HAL airport closed?

The state government has been pushing for the reopening of HAL Airport, which was shut in 2008, for civilian traffic through BIAL for the last several years. The facility is now being used by military aircraft, VIP and chartered flights.

Is Bangalore international and domestic airport same?

It’s in the same building. The Kempegowda International Airport caters to both domestic and international destinations. It is a common airport & incase of transit passengers,you donot have to exit the airport . There is a transit option between international & domestic terminals.

When was Bangalore International Airport started?

BLR Airport commenced operations on May 24, 2008 – 33 months from the start of construction. The expansion of the Terminal was completed in 2014 to cater to the steady, unprecedented growth in passenger volumes.

Which part of Bangalore is Hal?

Vimanapura or Baiyyappanahalli Vimanapura is an eastern suburb of Bangalore in Karnataka in India. It is so called because it is near Bangalore HAL airport. Vimanapura houses many of the HAL offices and the HAL hospital.

Does Bangalore have 2 airports?

There is only one Civilan airport in Bangalore. That is Kempegowda International Airport. The same airport operates as Domestic Airport as well. So, to answer you, both Domestic and International Airports are located at the same place.

When did Bangalore international airport open?

What is the new name of Bangalore International Airport?

BANGALORE: Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), promoters of Bengaluru International Airport, said its name will be changed to Kempegowda International Airport with the opening of a new terminal on December 14. The terminal will be inaugurated by chief minister Siddaramaiah and civil aviation minister Ajit Singh.

Will Bengaluru International Airport be renamed Kempegowda?

BANGALORE: Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), promoters of Bengaluru International Airport, said its name will be changed to Kempegowda International Airport with the opening of a new terminal on December 14.

How far is Bangalore Airport from the city centre?

The original airport serving Bangalore was HAL Airport, located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from the city centre. However, as Bangalore grew into the Silicon Valley of India and passenger traffic to the city rose, the airport was unable to cope. There was no room for expansion and the airport apron could only park six aircraft.

When was the first test flight from Bangalore HAL to Bial?

The new terminal T1A which was inaugurated in December 2013 spans over 150,500 sq meters. The new terminal can accommodate an Airbus A380 aircraft. On March 7, 2008 the first test flight took off from Bangalore HAL airport to BIAL. The flight was commanded by Deccan Captain Pratap Deshpande and First Office Ms. Hetal S.