Pune Airport: Charting a Cleaner and Greener Path

As Indian aviation infrastructure expands rapidly, ensuring that airports evolve to meet both passenger expectations and
environmental responsibilities have become a national priority. At Pune Airport, this vision has taken shape through a carefully
planned strategy integrating green design, operational efficiency and smart technology. Santosh Dhoke, Airport Director,
Airports Authority of India, Pune Airport, shares how the airport is moving towards a future-ready model.

“With the commissioning of the New Integrated Terminal Building (NITB), the airport has set new standards in eco-conscious design, operational efficiency, and cleanliness. The NITB is a GRIHA 4-star rated facility, reflecting its compliance with rigorous green building norms. Some of the solutions incorporated addresses water conservation, wastewater recycling, energy efficiency and cooling systems –

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Through a meticulously integrated strategy covering sustainable infrastructure, clean energy, digital innovation and round-the-clock facility management, Pune Airport continues to lead by example in
the Indian aviation sector.

Santosh Dhoke

• It boasts a comprehensive rainwater harvesting system with a 567 KL storage capacity, effectively capturing and storing rainwater.
• A fully operational Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) with a capacity of 1130 KLD ensures wastewater is treated and reused for flushing, landscaping, and air-conditioning systems, reducing dependency on freshwater.
• The building’s 20,000 sqm roof is designed to minimize thermal gain, improving energy efficiency, while strategically placed skylights optimize natural lighting, reducing reliance on artificial illumination.
• Complementing this design are energy-efficient LED fixtures with occupancy sensors and a modern HVAC system, both contributing to lower energy consumption.

Pune Airport proudly operates on 100% green energy, sourced through MSEDCL’s renewable power grid, making it one of the few Indian airports fully powered by clean energy. This commitment is further bolstered by a 300 kWp captive solar power plant installed on airport hangars, contributing to the airport’s energy self-sufficiency.”

All conventional lighting has been replaced with 100% LED fixtures in both the terminal building and airside areas, further enhancing energy efficiency