5 Most-Awaited Airports of India

Apr 12, 2023, 18:44 IST

Wion Web Desk

India’s aviation market is red-hot. The annual passenger air traffic is expected to go up to 125 million by 2030. To accommodate this fast-expanding sector, India needs to frequently build more airports

Jewar Airport, Uttar Pradesh

Jewar Airport will bring massive investment opportunities to Uttar Pradesh and the National Capital Region. It is expected to be commissioned by 2025.

Kalyani Airport, West Bengal

The upcoming Kalyani Airport in Kolkata will reduce the burden from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. It can accommodate 8.5 million people annually. It will become operational in 2030.

Rajkot Airport, Gujarat

A new Greenfield Airport is being built in Rajkot, which is expected to be operational by the end of this year. It will help accommodate the expanding population of Gujarat's fourth-largest city.

Navi Mumbai International Airport, Maharashtra

The 16,700 crore INR Airport will boost Maharashtra’s economy. It will create 50,000 direct jobs. The first phase of the airport will get completed by 2024 end. Once operations begin, it can handle up to 90 million travellers annually.

Purandar Airport, Pune

The current airport in Pune, owned by Indian Air Force, was designed to accommodate 1 million passengers daily. However, a total of 8 million passengers use it annually. To reduce the burden from the Air Force-owned airport, Purandar Airport is needed.

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