Aviation Jeta
Rasheed Kappan
28 Feb 2026
Rapid traffic growth at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has pushed operational intensity to a new level, triggering a comprehensive modernisation of air traffic control, surveillance and surface movement systems to sustain safety and efficiency.
Beyond airside upgrades, Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL) is aligning long-term terminal expansion, taxiway optimisation and air navigation enhancements with airline growth plans, targeting an 80-million-passenger capacity over the next phase.
At the same time, the airport is shifting toward a data-driven operating model, integrating predictive analytics and AI tools to improve passenger flow, real-time decision-making and its ambition to evolve into a stronger international transit hub...
Bengaluru Airport Expansion Aligns With Traffic Growth - Aviation Jeta - 28 Feb 2026
