T.N. awaits Centre’s response to letters regarding Chennai’s existing and proposed airports
The Tamil Nadu government is awaiting a response from the Indian central government regarding two major aviation proposals: replacing the Airports Authority of India as the operator of Chennai airport and conducting a feasibility study for a second airport.
Why it matters
The delay impacts infrastructure development and passenger satisfaction in one of India's major metropolitan hubs.
T.N. awaits Centre’s response to letters regarding Chennai’s existing and proposed airports left The Tamil Nadu government on Friday (October 23, 2026) lowered the VAT on aviation turbine fuel from 29% to 16%, fulfilling a long-standing demand of the Ministry of Civil Aviation. B. VELANKANNI RAJ The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/cnu4w5/article71620336.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/BVR_3006.JPG VELANKANNI RAJ B CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, 16/05/2026: A view of Flights parked at Chennai International Airport on Friday Photo : Velankanni Raj B/ THE HINDU The State government’s letter in August asked the Centre to replace the AAI as the airport’s operator; in September, it sent a letter asking for a pre-feasibility study on two sites — Gummidipoondi and Cheyyur — shortlisted for Chennai’s second airport CHENNAI The Tamil Nadu government has been awaiting a response from the Centre for two letters — one regarding Chennai’s existing airport and another about the proposed second airport.
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