A $426M Takeoff: Jacobs to Lead Kochi Airport’s 25-Year Master Plan

Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has commissioned Jacobs to formulate a 25-year master plan for Cochin International Airport in Kochi, Kerala, supporting CIAL’s ~$426 million capital investment programme through March 2031. The initiative provides a long-term strategic framework to meet growing passenger and cargo demand, optimize operational efficiency, and reinforce Kochi's role as a major tourism hub. Crucially, the plan incorporates an environmental and social impact assessment framework to ensure all future infrastructure upgrades maintain uninterrupted airport operations, address community priorities, and preserve its green credentials as the world’s first fully solar-powered airport.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.