Andhra Pradesh to Get Four New Airports; Central Government Confirms Feasibility Studies
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News18•30-01-2026, 12:56
Andhra Pradesh to Get Four New Airports; Central Government Confirms Feasibility Studies
- •The central government confirmed that the Andhra Pradesh government requested a feasibility study for a new airport in Tadepalligudem.
- •Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Muralidhar Mohol, informed the Lok Sabha about the request and land details provided by AP.
- •Preliminary studies for new airports in Kuppam, Srikakulam, and Ongole have been completed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
- •Proposals for land approvals for these three airports are under consideration by the Ministry of Civil Aviation under the 'Greenfield Airports' policy.
- •Rajahmundry Airport's cargo terminal is severely underutilized, with no plans for additional facilities due to low usage.
Why It Matters: Andhra Pradesh is set to expand its aviation infrastructure with four new airports under consideration and study.
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