Which company constructed Bangalore Airport?

Which company constructed Bangalore Airport?

Larsen and Toubro of India was responsible for the civil engineering and construction work that began in July 2005. BIAL awarded a contract to Siemens Industrial Solutions and Services Group (I&S) and Siemens India for the job of equipping the airport in Bangalore with technical systems.

Is RT PCR test required at Bangalore airport?

BENGALURU: In a move that comes as a relief to international travellers landing in the state, the government on Monday said their RT-PCR certificates will no longer be checked on arrival at airports.

How big is the airport in Bengaluru India?

Spread over 4,000 acres (1,600 ha), it is located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) north of the city near the suburb of Devanahalli. It is owned and operated by Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL), a public–private consortium.

Which is the nearest International Airport to Bangalore?

Bangalore Airport, officially known Kempegowda International Airport (IATA: BLR, ICAO: VOBL), is an International airport serving Bangalore, Bengaluru in Hindi, the seat city of Karnataka state in India. Bangalore Airport is located in Devanahalli, 40 km (25 miles) north of Bangalore city centre.

Who are the partners of Bengaluru International Airport?

In January 2001, the State Government created the company Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL) as a special purpose entity and began searching for partners. By November, the project had attracted Unique Zürich Airport, Siemens Project Ventures and Larsen & Toubro.

Where was the site chosen for the new airport in India?

In March 1991, former chairman of the National Airports Authority of India (NAAI) S. Ramanathan convened a panel to select the site for a new airport. The panel decided on Devanahalli, a village about 30 kilometres (19 mi) north of Bangalore.