Guwahati Airport Increases Number of Departure Gates

GUWAHATI: The authorities at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport are taking steps to ensure the smooth movement of passengers through the airport during the upcoming winter season. As a part of the steps taken in that direction, the management has increased the number of departure gates at the airport premises.

Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati has expanded the front side of the terminal building to cater to the growing demand for space for the increasing passenger footfall. Earlier, the forecourt of the terminal building was steep which caused inconvenience to passengers while departing, so the Guwahati International Airport Limited, the airport operator has increased the number of departing gates to help passengers enter into the terminal building with ease. Previously, there were only 2 departure gates which had caused congestion at the entry point. The same has been now increased to 5. The authorities have mentioned that all the gates are expected to have both manual and digital departure facilities.

Speaking regarding this development, the Chief Airport Office mentioned, " In all possible ways, we are trying our best to make changes in the existing terminal building such that passengers inconvenience may be reduced. We have to have the new terminal very soon. We believe such minor works will bring convenience to our passengers.*

Towards the end of last year, the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati had issued an advisory requesting travellers to arrive at least three hours before their flight is due to depart. The airport had issued the advice in a statement. "International as well as domestic passengers, travelling through our airport, are advised to arrive at least 3 hours prior to their scheduled flight." The frequent traffic rerouting and road congestion because of the increased VIP and tourist movement in the region have been quoted as reasons for this alert.

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