From Financialexpress · Anamika Sinha · · 50s
PM Modi Inaugurates Leh Airport Terminal
PM Modi to open Rs 640-crore Leh Airport terminal today with Ladakh-inspired design.
In brief
PM Modi to open Rs 640-crore Leh Airport terminal today with Ladakh-inspired design. PM Modi will inaugurate Leh Airport's new Rs 640-crore terminal on October 15, 2026, designed with Ladakh cultural elements to handle 35 lakh annual passengers. Originally reported by Financialexpress.
Inauguration Date
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Leh Airport’s new terminal today, October 15, 2026.
Terminal Cost
The expanded facility costs Rs 640 crore and handles 35 lakh passengers annually.
Ladakh Design
The terminal features interiors inspired by Ladakh’s cultural heritage and local art.
Terminal Size
The new terminal spans 23,810 square metres with modern infrastructure.
Airport Altitude
Leh Airport sits at 3,256 metres above sea level, one of the world’s highest commercial airports.
Inauguration Details
PM Modi will inaugurate via video conference at 12:30 pm today with geothermal energy systems.
The bottom line
PM Modi will inaugurate Leh Airport's new Rs 640-crore terminal on October 15, 2026, designed with Ladakh cultural elements to handle 35 lakh annual passengers.
