Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad has reached a new milestone in May 2024, recording its highest-ever monthly passenger traffic with over 2.3 million passengers.
Record-Breaking Passenger Traffic at Hyderabad Airport
Families and individuals took to the skies for their summer vacations, exploring various destinations and contributing to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad reaching a new milestone in May 2024. The airport recorded its highest-ever monthly passenger traffic, exceeding 2.3 million passengers.
Unprecedented Aircraft Movements
Continuing its upward trajectory, the airport experienced its busiest day for aircraft movements on May 4, with a record 548 flights. The second-highest aircraft movement day was April 20, with 544 flights. According to GMR Airports Infrastructure Limited’s monthly report, RGIA handled an all-time high of 82,300 passengers on May 18, followed closely by 79,000 passengers on April 20. This remarkable growth reflects a broader upward trend seen throughout the early months of 2024.
Significant Year-on-Year and Month-on-Month Growth
In May, passenger traffic stood at 2,391,056, reflecting an 11% year-on-year (YoY) increase and a 9% month-on-month (MoM) rise. Domestic traffic increased by 10% YoY, while international traffic surged by 14% YoY. The sustained increase in passenger traffic has consistently surpassed the 2 million mark every month since October 2023. The cumulative passenger traffic for the fiscal year 2024 reached an impressive 25,044,664 passengers, marking a substantial YoY surge of around 19%.
Unprecedented Aircraft Movements
Continuing its upward trajectory, the airport experienced its busiest day for aircraft movements on May 4, with a record 548 flights. The second-highest aircraft movement day was April 20, with 544 flights. According to GMR Airports Infrastructure Limited’s monthly report, RGIA handled an all-time high of 82,300 passengers on May 18, followed closely by 79,000 passengers on April 20. This remarkable growth reflects a broader upward trend seen throughout the early months of 2024.
Significant Year-on-Year and Month-on-Month Growth
In May, passenger traffic stood at 2,391,056, reflecting an 11% year-on-year (YoY) increase and a 9% month-on-month (MoM) rise. Domestic traffic increased by 10% YoY, while international traffic surged by 14% YoY. The sustained increase in passenger traffic has consistently surpassed the 2 million mark every month since October 2023. The cumulative passenger traffic for the fiscal year 2024 reached an impressive 25,044,664 passengers, marking a substantial YoY surge of around 19%.
Sustainable Increase Since October 2023
The passenger traffic at RGIA has shown a sustainable increase from October 2023 onwards. It was noted that “Pax traffic transcended sustainably above 2 million Pax every month since October 2023.”
Expansion of Air Cargo Facilities
Further developments at the airport include the expansion of air cargo facilities. The GMR Group began this expansion with a bhumi puja ritual on May 18, 2024, marking the beginning of construction. The new Cargo Terminal 2 is planned with an initial annual capacity of 50,000 MT in phase 1, with future expansion up to 100,000 MT in phase 2.
Related Developments at Delhi and Goa Airports
The GMR Group also released similar details for Delhi and Goa airports. In addition to passenger traffic growth, several sustainable initiatives are being implemented at Delhi Airport to enhance operational efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Conclusion
The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport’s remarkable growth in passenger traffic and aircraft movements underscores its pivotal role in facilitating air travel in India. With continuous improvements and expansions, RGIA is set to maintain its upward trajectory, contributing significantly to the aviation sector’s growth.
