Darjeeling, Feb. 15 -- Airport Authority of India's (AAI) Airport Director Mohammad Arif confirmed the construction of a new terminal building of the Bagdogra airport by March 2027.

The Airport Director stated that the new terminal building would be around 70,400 square meters and 50,000 square meters will be added in the second phase.

"A new terminal building is coming up, which means the existing airport will remain in its present form ... we are expecting to meet the set deadline in March 2027. All together the project value is Rs 1,560 crore and the tender will be awarded in two sides... the second tender will focus on air side infrastructure..." he said speaking to ANI.

"The agency-in-charge has mobilized all their resources, the ...