Warangal Airport project gets in-principle nod; AAI floats tenders
The Airports Authority of India has received in-principle approval to develop an airport in Warangal at an estimated cost of ₹496.86 crore. While tenders for infrastructure have been floated, the project faces potential delays due to land acquisition and site-specific constraints.
Why it matters
Infrastructure development is a key driver for regional economic growth and connectivity in Telangana.
The Centre has informed Parliament that the proposed airport at Mamnoor in Warangal has received in-principle approval from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and will be developed at an estimated cost of ₹496.86 crore, including GST.
Replying to a question in the Rajya Sabha by Vem Narender Reddy, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said AAI has already floated tenders for key infrastructure works, including the runway, apron, taxiway and boundary wall.
The Minister, however, said the completion and operationalisation of the airport would depend on several factors such as land acquisition, statutory and mandatory clearances, financial closure and other site-specific constraints. No definite timeline has been fixed for the commencement of flight operations.
The Centre also said the Telangana government has submitted proposals for developing airports at Adilabad, Peddapalli and Bhadradri Kothagudem.
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