The Concept of airport design and construction has undergone great changes since the advent of commercial airline operations. The rapid growth of the aviation industry as well as traffic has necessitated the constant upgradation of facilities to keep pace

Airports were merely places that provided for the safe take-off and landing of aircraft. Now, all modern airports are being constructed to fully cater to the variety of needs of the main customer… the traveler. Revenue generation is no longer restricted to the landing and parking of aircraft. It now depends equally on opportunities for commercial exploitation. Successful airports the world over operate as financially-viable business units. In view of Lahore International Airport developing into a hub for international traffic, and to cater to the northern zone of the country, the CAA has undertaken the construction of a new passenger terminal complex. This facility is being constructed to the east of the main runway. Although the current annual passenger turnover at the Lahore International Airport is over 2.5 million, projections indicate that it will exceed 6.5 million in 2015. The construction of the new terminal building is well underway. This presents investors with an ideal opportunity to develop commercial concessions concurrently. It will enable the CAA to have all the facilities of a truly international airport in place at the time of commencing operations from the new facility. The new Terminal building has been designed, keeping in mind the rich architectural heritage of the city of Lahore, so that it blends in with the environment. It will be a reflection of Lahore's Moghul architecture and will be a unique representation of the traditional style and modern facilities. The terminal is being built according to a two-level linear concept with over approximately 71,000 sq.mtr. covered space. The facility is designed to cater to the needs of more than 6.5 million passengers annually. The terminal building has provisions for 7 contact stands, 55 check-in-counters, 5 baggage reclaim belts, facilities for transit passengers, aside from conveniences like banks, restaurants, and duty free shops for the benefit and comfort of passengers.