# PM Modi Inaugurates Leh Airport Terminal

> PM Modi to open Rs 640-crore Leh Airport terminal today with Ladakh-inspired design.
- Title: PM Modi Inaugurates Leh Airport Terminal · Financialexpress
- Summary: 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…
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- Author: Anamika Sinha
- Published: 2026-10-15T04:05:24+00:00
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- Topics: pm modi, leh airport, rs 640 crore, leah airport terminal, ladakh, passenger capacity, 35 lakh, 3256 metres, aviation, business, money, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.