Last Updated:January 08, 2026, 12:01 IST The new terminal at Leh Airport, expected to be operational in July 2026, will feature modern passenger facilities, improved security areas and higher handling capacity. Once operational, the terminal can handle about 1,000 passengers in arrivals and departures. (Photo Credit: X) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Leh in April 2026 to inaugurate the new terminal building at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Ladakh. The move comes as work on the project nears completion, with officials saying the terminal and other key infrastructure in the region should be ready by that time. Reports say that the foundation stone for the new terminal was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February 2019, and construction has been underway since then. Even while the upgrade continues, Leh Airport is still fully operational, serving commercial flights and handling air traffic without interruption. The terminal is being built to improve travel experiences for passengers heading to and from Ladakh, which draws both tourists and locals. Key Features: New Terminal To Boost …