Tamil Nadu Picks Two Hosur Sites for New Airport

31 May 2025 CW Team

The Tamil Nadu government has identified two potential sites for a new airport in Hosur while facing resistance against the proposed Parandur greenfield airport. The shortlisted Hosur locations are near Taneja Aviation and Aerospace Limited in Belagondapalli and Shoolagiri. The upcoming facility is expected to span over 2,000 acres and accommodate up to 30 million passengers annually.

A consultant is being finalised to carry out an Obstacle Limitation Surface survey, essential for airspace clearance. However, the project may be delayed due to proximity to Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport, which has a no-compete clause effective until 2033.

Meanwhile, the Rs 200 billion Parandur airport proposal—meant to handle 100 million passengers by 2030—continues to draw criticism over land acquisition and environmental impact. The development spans 4,791.29 acres, of which 2,605 acres are wetlands, affecting 13 villages.

Protests against Parandur have been ongoing since 2022. Residents have appealed to the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to reconsider backing Chennai Metro’s Phase Four, which links to the airport.

Tamil Nadu sees airport infrastructure as vital to its ambition of becoming a one trillion dollar economy by 2030.

Source:
Hindustan Times

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