Q1. How many terminals does Guwahati Airport have now?

Guwahati Airport currently has two terminals—Terminal 1 and the newly expanded Terminal 2, which significantly increases capacity for domestic and future international traffic.

Q2. When will Guwahati Airport Terminal 2 start operations?

Terminal 2 was inaugurated in December 2025. Following ORAT trials, domestic operations are expected to begin in phases in early 2026, with full operations planned after readiness certification.

Q3. What is the capacity of the new Terminal 2 at Guwahati?

Terminal 2 is engineered to handle up to 13 million passengers annually, with peak-hour flow estimated at around 4,500 passengers per hour.

Q4. Why is Terminal 2 being called a sustainable airport terminal?

Because of envelope-first cooling design, Low-E glazing, passive sun shading, >20 million litres/year rainwater harvesting, ~80% wastewater recycling, and bamboo-based interior systems suited to Assam’s humid climate.

Q5. What is the cost of Guwahati Airport Terminal 2 construction?

The project’s investment is estimated at around ₹5,000 crore including terminal structures, baggage automation, MEP systems, ICT integration, and airside upgrade

Q6. Why is bamboo used inside Terminal 2?

Bamboo reduces embodied carbon and transport emissions, performs better under humidity than metals, and strengthens regional identity—when treated, it resists condensation and surface corrosion.

Q7. What is the Sky Forest in Terminal 2?

The Sky Forest is a 90-foot vertical indoor rainforest that improves indoor air quality, acoustic absorption, perceived thermal comfort, and supports stack-effect airflow to assist passive ventilation.

Q8. What problems does Terminal 2 solve compared to Terminal 1?

It adds automated baggage handling, larger corridor widths, envelope-first HVAC efficiency, rainwater reuse systems, faster check-in + queue management, and climate-responsive materials—reducing congestion and lifecycle costs.

Q9. Who developed Terminal 2 at Guwahati Airport?

The terminal expansion and airport operations are managed by Adani Airport Holdings Ltd. under PPP model oversight.

Q10. Why does Guwahati need Terminal 2?

Passenger demand forecasts for Northeast India exceed existing capacity. The new terminal prepares the airport for projected aviation growth, tourism expansion, and improved regional connectivity in humid climatic conditions.

Guwahati Airport Terminal 2 sustainable bamboo + glass exterior during dusk. — Sustainable façade of Guwahati Airport’s new Terminal 2 at dusk.

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