‘Work on elevated western cross-field taxiway at Bengaluru airport making rapid progress’

Work on the Kempegowda International Airport’s western cross-field taxiway, a critical infrastructure project which will improve smoother flow of aircraft movement and improve safety and efficiency at the airport, is on in full swing and will be completed as planned, said officials said.

In this regard, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has issued an Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) Supplement stating to inform about the activities during Phase 2 of the construction of a new elevated western coss-field taxiway.

The AIP has been issued to inform stakeholders like airlines, air navigation service providers and regulatory authorities, and its validity is from July 9 to November 5.

“The purpose of the AIP Supplement is to inform the stakeholders (Airlines, ANSP, Regulator etc.) about the activities during Phase 2 of the construction of the new elevated Western Crossfield Taxiway (TWY-J & TWY-K), extension of TWY-B, TWY-G and its associated infrastructure at the KIA,” the AIP stated.

The western cross-field taxiway is expected to enhance operational efficiency and safety for aircraft taxiing between the two terminals (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2) and two runways (North and South) of the airport.

The project will improve airfield circulation and provide better connectivity between the two runways, resulting in shorter taxi times for certain aircraft operations. It will allow for smoother flow of aircraft movement, enhancing safety and efficiency. This will also have sustainability benefits due to lowered fuel usage, said officials.

The western cross-field taxiway is intended to support the taxiing of various aircraft, including wide-body jets such as the A380, B777, and B747-8.

The structures are intended to span the terminal boulevard, metro line (Blue line), cargo roads, and south access roads.