why is rajiv gandhi international airport called an aerotropolis
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Aerotropolis means as a multi modal "airport city" commercial purpose.
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad is one example for a for a Aerotropolis in India. The amenities hotel, entertainment, retail, convention, trade and exhibition complexes; and office buildings that house air-travel intensive executives and professionals.
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport serves the capital of Telangana State, Hyderabad. It is within very close proximity of IT and other companies and serves as a hub for many airlines. Hence the area is called an ‘Aerotropolis’.
An ‘Aerotropolis’ is a metropolitan area which is designed in such a way that the main infrastructure and economy surround an airport. In other words, the infrastructure and economy are centred around an airport.