Close to take-off
The concrete work is 98% complete, and structural steel erection is 85% complete. At least 55% of equipment installation, including the air handling unit (AHU), baggage handling system (BHS), counters, and elevators, is complete. A workforce of more than 1,500 people has been deployed to complete the work,” said an AAI official. T3 is being developed as an 86,135sqm integrated terminal to handle both domestic and international flights for ₹2,467 crore under the second phase of Chennai airport’s modernization plan. The first phase was completed in 2023 and inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi .
Flooring, roof erection, and electrical work are nearly complete, and glass panel installation for the facade is progressing at a brisk pace. Currently, partition work is underway.
K Pasupathy, a frequent flyer, said AAI can no longer come up with excuses to delay the project further as the state government is serious about appointing a new operator for Chennai. “The authorities should stick to the deadline and provide better experience to passengers,” he said