Srinagar, June 15 -- The Srinagar International Airport is expected to undergo a major transformation as the Centre has approved an expansion project of Rs.1,667 crore, said the director, airport, Javed Anjum. He said that the area of the terminal will increase by 255% with a capacity to handle 15 aircraft from the current six. He said that the passenger capacity will increase to 1 crore passengers per annum within the next 4 years. "The new terminal will be at par with the international standards with a capacity to handle 15 aircraft at a time from the current six. Connecting bays will be 12. The project will be completed within a span of four years," he said. The Airports Authority of India is celebrating 'Yatri Suvidha Diwas' on Monday at Srinagar International Airport with the objective to showcase the recent developments at Srinagar airport along with the passenger-centric initiatives with commitment towards providing a seamless, safe and passenger-friendly travel experience. "The Srinagar airport has witnessed significant growth in air connectivity with enhanced flight operations and improved access to various domestic destinations, strengthening regional connectivity and promoting economic development," he said. In the past 10 years, passenger handling has increased by 120%. "The passenger handling has increased from 20.4 lakh in 2014-15 to 44.7 lakh in 2024-25," he said. However, there was a fall in passenger numbers post Pahalgam attack on tourists in April 2025. "We dropped to 33.8 lakh in 2025-26, post Pahalgam," he said. Witnessing the improvement in tourist inflow, Anjum is hopeful of bouncing back....