Bangalore International Airport is located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Due to its location in the heart of the city, it is the preferred destination for general and business aviation. The airport is also used as a testing facility by Hindustan Aeronautics and the Indian Armed Forces. It served as the city’s domestic and international airport until May 24, 2008.
Due to a significant increase in overall passenger traffic, Dorsch Consult Ing. mbH was tasked with providing Bangalore International Airport, Ltd. (BIAL) with an alternative terminal layout which would accommodate the additional capacity of passenger traffic. Upon completing preliminary design services, Detailed Design documents were prepared which included the preparation of complete architectural design documents sufficient for tender bidding.
The new terminal layout provided for Bangalore International Airport includes 4 levels and a total area in excess of 65,000 m². The terminal includes 8 contact stands and is capable of handling 11.3 million passengers annually. The terminal allows for modular expansion to accommodate further traffic enhancements.