Approval for Setting up of 21 New Greenfield Airports

Airports Authority of India and other Airport Operators have embarked upon a Capex Plan for more than 98,000 crore including around 25,000 crore by AAI during 2019-24 for development/ upgradation/modernisation of various brownfield airports and developing Greenfield Airports to meet the growing demands.

The upgradation endeavors encompass several enhancements, ranging from the construction of terminal buildings and ATC tower cum technical blocks to the expansion of civil enclave, extension, strengthening, and re-carpeting of runways, as well as the creation of aprons, parking bays, and other associated infrastructure improvements.

The Government of India has also formulated a Greenfield Airports (GFA) Policy for development of Greenfield airports in the country. So far, Government of India has accorded ‘In-Principle’ approval for setting up of 21 new Greenfield Airports. Out of these, 12 Greenfield airports have been operationalised.