Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) is a public limited company under the Companies Act formed to build, own and operate Bengaluru‘s Greenfield private sector-owned and operated airport –Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. The airport was constructed through a private-public partnership, a first for airports in India.

Private promoters hold a 74% stake in BIAL while the government holds the remaining 26%. The Government signed a concession agreement with BIAL in July 2004 paving the way for the development of Bangalore’s Greenfield airport. Establishing a legal framework played a critical role in providing a safe and encouraging environment for private promoters. Thereafter, the greenfield airport model was considered viable and several other greenfield airport contracts in the country were signed on a similar model.

The first phase of the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (KIAB)was concluded in March 2008 and it became operational on May 24, 2008, 33 months from the start of construction. The Master Plan of this airport has been developed to fulfill the need for an operationally efficient and passenger-friendly airport for the city. It ensures that the size and capacity of the airport facilities, which is housed within a 4000 acres’ area, can be gradually expanded basis passenger and cargo growth.

With 44 airlines connected to 67 destinations in India and globally, KIAB has become the airport of choice for international and domestic travelers. KIAB is South India’s busiest airport and the third largest in the country. This airport currently handles over 18 million passengers. The enhancement of the existing terminal was undertaken due to the increasing passenger and air traffic. The enhancement work which began in August 2011 involved the extension of the terminal building in both directions and became operational in early 2014.

As an airport operator, BIAL’s intention is to develop an Airport City that is in line with the increasing attention being paid to the concept of ‘Aerotropolis’ globally. It is envisioned that the airport city will be a flourishing destination in itself; people will not only come here to take flights but also to relax, do business and shop. It will provide growth giving a strong impact on economy and creation of many more jobs.

BIAL is committed to establishing this airport as one of India’s leading projects in terms of quality and efficiency and set a benchmark for the future commercial development of Indian airports. The vision is to make the airport a model for sustainable progress that creates a positive impact on the community and works vigorously to set benchmarks in its green initiatives through water and waste management, energy efficiency, building social capital and enhancing bio diversity.

Key Awards & Certifications

• Platinum Greenco rating from CII’s Green Building Council, 2016
• Dream Company to work for, World HRD Congress Award, 2016
• Emerging Cargo Airport of the Year at AirCargo India Awards 2016
• SKYTRAX award for Best Regional Airport in Central Asia, 2015
• Best Airport in South India, South India Travel Awards, 2015
• GreenCo best Practices Award in Waste Management 2015
• STAT Times International Award for Excellence in Air Cargo, 2014
• Best Maintained Landscape/Garden in the Big Garden Category for 2014 at the Bangalore city Landscape Garden competition organized by The Mysore Horticultural Society for third consecutive year
• BIAL has been upgraded Airport Carbon Accreditation from Level 2 to Level 3 in 2013
• Gold rating in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) India from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for energy efficient, eco-friendly and sustainable terminal building design, 2013

Notable Achievements

• First airport in India to be IATA e-freight compliant
• ASQ score of 4.66 in the ACI Airport Service Quality passenger survey for 2015 taking KIAB to 29th position in world ranking
• New dedicated facility for Tourist Visa on Arrival enabled with Electronic Travel Authorisation (“ETA”)
• Implemented Electronic Mobile Boarding process partnering with airlines, CISF and MoCA