RAJIV GANDHI International

The airport project is a public-private joint venture between GMR Group, Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad and both Government of Andhra Pradesh and Airports Authority of India (AAI). GMR Group holds 63% of the equity, MAHB 11%, while the Government of Andhra Pradesh and Airports Authority of India each hold 13%.

It is being developed in three phases, and when completed will provide infrastructure for 40 million passengers annuallyThe airport is expected to be the largest in terms of area and will provide world-class facilities. After the first phase of development, the airport will accommodate 10 million passengers a yearThe total cost of the project is INR 24.7 Billion (US$560 million). The airport is being built on an area of 5,400 acres (22 km2) First phase

In the first phase of development, the 105,300 m2 (1,133,000 sq ft) Terminal 1, with the capacity to handle 12 million passengers per annum has been constructed. Terminal 1 has 12 contact and 30 remote stands for aircraft parking. Other buildings, including the air traffic control tower, Technical Building, cargo hangars (100,000 tonnes capacity), maintenance hangars, utilities under a combined area of 35,000 m2 (380,000 sq ft) have also been developed. A 1500-car parking lot in front of Terminal 1 is operational for the convenience of passengers and visitors to the airport. A hotel has also been constructed in this phase.

Construction of a low cost terminal commenced at the end of 2008 and will cater to half a million passengers on the lines of Singapore and Kuala Lumpur airports.
Second phase

In the second phase of the airport development, Terminal 1 will be expanded to an area of 250,000 m2 (2,700,000 sq ft) to cater to the growing demand. Post expansion, the terminal building will have 54 stands for aircraft parking. The low cost terminal will also be expanded to its full capacity of 1.5 m passengers per annum.

A second runway, needed before commencement of Terminal 2, will be constructed. An increase in established facilities such as hotels, offices, cargo and maintenance facilities will be undertaken. The total developed area at the end of this phase will be approximately 470,000 m2 (5,100,000 sq ft).
Final phase

The airport will reach its full maturity after the third phase. An additional floor area of 430,000 m2 (4,600,000 sq ft) will be developed bringing the total built-up area to 900,000 m2 (9,700,000 sq ft).

The ultimate master plan provides for a capacity of 40 million passengers per annum with the accompanying air and ground facilities. Further acquisition of land to the north and south will allow expansion of a third and fourth runway on demand.
Salient features

Hyderabad Airport's modern facilities

Check In
Aircraft bays: 60
Aerobridges: 12
Air traffic control (height): 250 feet (75 meters)
Terminal area: 105000 sq m (including undercroft)
Peak hour passenger capacity: 3200
Baggage Handling System: 4-level In-line baggage screening system X-ray
Check-in CUTE counters: 130
Check-in SELF Checkin counters: 16
Immigration Counters:46
Levels (floors): 2(departures and arrivals)
Runways: 1, taxiway (additional taxiway)
Runway elevation: 2,024 feet (617 meters)
Runway length: 13,976 feet (4260 meters
Runway width: 197 feet (60 meters)
Runway shoulder: 25 feet (7.5 meters
Runway orientation: 09/27
Apron/Ramp area: 137,000 sq m
Airport ground lighting: CAT I (both ends)
Navigation equipment: VOR, NDB, VOR/DME, ILS (CAT I on both ends)
Aircraft Accommodation: From smallest aircraft to Code F aircraft (such as Airbus A380)
Cargo capacity: > 100,000 tonnes/year
Terminal
Terminal facilities
Check-in Counters: 130 check-in counters and 16 self check-in counters (for passengers carrying only cabin baggage).
Immigration Counters: Departure-23, Arrival-22, Transit-1.
In-line baggage handling system: First Indian airport to install four level in-line baggage handling system.
Transfer desks
Passenger conveniences

Like all major airports, Hyderabad offers a host of passenger conveniences, including:
Ticketing Services (Flight/Bus/Train tickets)at arrival hall and at departure levels
Meet & Greet and porterage services
Left Luggage, Courier Counters
Option of booking excess baggage as Air Freight
Communications
Conference facilities
Restaurants and bars
Lounges
Shops
Spa
Cargo terminal

The state-of-the-art cargo terminal at the airport has implemented a concept of an Integrated Cargo Facility housing both domestic and international facilities under one roof. The Air Cargo Complex has a built-in area of 14,330 Sq meters. The Air Cargo Complex is a modular building with a capacity to handle cargo throughput of 100,000 MT annually. The Air Cargo has dedicated cargo apron facilities both for handling regular and freighter operations.
Connectivity

Meet and greet area

Expressway to the Airport

Radio Taxis lined up at the airport

The Airport is located approximately 25 km (19 miles)from Begumpet

Car rental and taxi services are available at the airport. In addition, 'Aero Express', the airport shuttle, is a facility provided by the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. These buses run at 30 minutes interval to/from several points in the city and the airport between 03:30 hours and 23:30 hours, and at a 1 hour frequency between 23.30 hours to 03.30 hours. Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSTRC) also provides non air-conditioned bus services between various points in the city and the airport at much lower fares.

Other alternate modes of road access, still in planning phase with State government include:
Metro rail extension from Falaknuma to Shamshabad
Dedicated airport train from Secunderabad to airport 40 km (25 mi) stretch with travel time of around 25 minutes
Hospitality

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) plans to develop a hotel corridor called Regal Broadway to cater to an estimated five million visitors to the city travelling through the international airport in 2008.

The Regal Broadway Project is at a nascent stage and plans are still under development. According to initial plans, the project was to be located 150-acre (0.61 km2) in Shamshabad, but reports suggest the entire project may be relocated since environment and development guidelines in the area do not permit commercial complexes.

The Novotel Hyderabad Airport Hotel was opened in October 2008[11] with 305 rooms and suites, featuring WiFi, executive amenities, restaurants, two bars, pool and meeting rooms. The hotel also has a spa and fitness centres.
Awards and Accolades

On 16 February, 2010, Hyderabad International Airport was ranked fifth Best Airports Globally by Airports Council International

The airport has been named as the number one airport in 5-15 million passenger category by the Airport Council International in a worldwide conducted survey.

29th October, 2009, GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL), has bagged the Center for Asia Pacific Aviation’s (CAPA) newly instituted award in the category, “Best Airport Environmental Performance of the Year”
Fixed base operators
Ground handling services

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. (GHIAL) has awarded ground handling concessions to two ground handlers - Al-SATs Consortium and Menzies-Bobba
Flight catering

LSG Sky Chefs and Sky Gourmet have been awarded concessions to construct, operate, maintain, manage and develop the in-flight catering facilities. They have been allocated area measuring 2.5 acres each to operate and maintain the necessary facilities at the airport.
Fuelling
Aircraft fuelling

GHIAL has constructed and commissioned an Aviation Fuel Farm and Hydrant Fuelling System with State of the Art Facilities including modern automated systems within the airport area. The airport is the first in the country to introduce the 'Open Access' system allowing the air carriers to choose suppliers of their choice.
Vehicle fuelling

The vehicle fuelling facilities at the airside is being operated by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL). The facility provides fuel to all the ground handling vehicles at the airside. BPCL has also planned to start a vehicle fuelling station on the landside with a 24 hour convenience store.
Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities

Greater Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) has signed a lease agreement with Indian Airlines for setting up a MRO facility at the airport. The existing operations at the defunct Begumpet airport are expected to be transferred to the new MRO facility. GHIAL will invest and build connecting taxiway, apron and engine run-up bay as common facilities for the Indian Airlines' MRO. The facility in Begumpet airport handles the initial maintenance checks (including C-Checks on IA's Airbus-320 aircraft). The IA will render similar service to its aircraft as well as those belonging to Air India at the new facility.

Lufthansa Technik has also setup MRO facilities at the airport to provide base maintenance services for Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 aircrafts. The facility will provide base maintenance services (including C- and D-checks) for Airbus A320 family and Boeing 737 aircraft - including 737 Classic and 737 NG (Next Generation). The construction of the 20,000 square meters facility: Two-bay hangars and state-of-the-art workshops have been constructed at the airport at a cost of investments exceeding Rs. 100 crores (20 million USD).
Sabena Flight Academy

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd signed an memorandum of understanding with Sabena Flight Academy to establish an Aviation Academy at the new airport.

Over €80 million will be invested over the next three years covering infrastructure including accommodation for more than 200 trainees per year, six full flight simulators, cabin trainers and engineering tooling.