AAI to Survey New Airport Sites
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AAI to Survey New Airport Sites

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is set to inspect three potential sites for Bengaluru’s second greenfield airport, marking a crucial step toward expanding aviation capacity in Karnataka. A team from AAI will conduct a ground survey in April to evaluate sites across Bengaluru South, Ramanagara, Kanakapura, and Bengaluru Rural districts.

The state Infrastructure Department had previously forwarded proposals for five possible locations, of which three have now been shortlisted based on preliminary viability. The inspection will assess topography, accessibility, and airspace constraints to ensure long-term suitability.

This new airport is proposed to handle the growing passenger load, especially as the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Devanahalli nears saturation, with projections of exceeding 100 million annual passengers by 2040. While the HAL airport remains non-operational for commercial services, authorities believe a second airport will be critical for decongestion and future growth.

Following the inspection, the AAI team will submit a report to the state government, which will then decide on land acquisition and further project planning. The move is aligned with Karnataka’s vision of enhancing connectivity and preparing for long-term urban and economic expansion.

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is set to inspect three potential sites for Bengaluru’s second greenfield airport, marking a crucial step toward expanding aviation capacity in Karnataka. A team from AAI will conduct a ground survey in April to evaluate sites across Bengaluru South, Ramanagara, Kanakapura, and Bengaluru Rural districts. The state Infrastructure Department had previously forwarded proposals for five possible locations, of which three have now been shortlisted based on preliminary viability. The inspection will assess topography, accessibility, and airspace constraints to ensure long-term suitability. This new airport is proposed to handle the growing passenger load, especially as the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Devanahalli nears saturation, with projections of exceeding 100 million annual passengers by 2040. While the HAL airport remains non-operational for commercial services, authorities believe a second airport will be critical for decongestion and future growth. Following the inspection, the AAI team will submit a report to the state government, which will then decide on land acquisition and further project planning. The move is aligned with Karnataka’s vision of enhancing connectivity and preparing for long-term urban and economic expansion.

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