Minister Patil asks for a feasibility report on second airport for Bengaluru
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Minister Patil asks for a feasibility report on second airport for Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Bengaluru may soon get another airport to accommodate the growth of the global city and the State government is in the process of preparing a feasibility report. Patil, Minister for Infrastructure Development, on Thursday held a discussion regarding the construction of a second airport for the city. Mr. Patil explained that the current airport was projected to reach its peak passenger handling capacity by 2033 and its maximum cargo handling capacity by 2040. Considering that land acquisition and compensation for landowners take a significant amount of time, Mr. Patil underscored the necessity of beginning work on the second airport immediately.

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Bengaluru’s second airport: Nelamangala and Kanakapura road emerge as top choices
1 month, 1 week ago

Bengaluru’s second airport: Nelamangala and Kanakapura road emerge as top choices

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru is set to get a second airport, with the Karnataka government narrowing its options to Nelamangala and Kanakapura Road. The urgency has increased further with Tamil Nadu moving forward with its plans for an airport in Hosur, which could draw air traffic away from Bengaluru if Karnataka delays its project. According to officials, both shortlisted locations—each spanning 4,400 acres—are …

AAI, Kia officials to decide on location for a new airport in Karnataka, says Dy CM
1 month, 1 week ago

AAI, Kia officials to decide on location for a new airport in Karnataka, says Dy CM

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Efforts being done to identify locations for the proposed new airport near Bengaluru and the Minister of Heavy and Medium Scale Industries M.B. Location for the new airport will be decided by officials concerned of Airports Authority of India and Kempegowda International Airport,” he told reporters in a chat in Bengaluru. The Deputy Chief Minister added AAI and KIA …

Bengaluru to get second airport soon, three sites shortlisted: New airport to handle 100 million passengers
1 month, 1 week ago

Bengaluru to get second airport soon, three sites shortlisted: New airport to handle 100 million passengers

India TV News  

Bengaluru: Here comes a piece of good news for the air passengers of Bengaluru. The new will soon get a new international airport and in this regard, the Karnataka government has shortlisted three sites, even as Congress ministers lobby for their respective home districts. State Infrastructure Development Department Minister M B Patil had in June 2024 said that the government …

Bengaluru's second airport location will be finalised within a week: Karnataka minister MB Patil
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru's second airport location will be finalised within a week: Karnataka minister MB Patil

Hindustan Times  

Amid various speculations about the location of a second international airport in Bengaluru, Karnataka minister MB Patil clarified that it is yet to be finalised. Speaking in the assembly on Tuesday, MB Patil said, “The Infrastructure Development Corporation Karnataka Ltd is surveying various proposed sites for the best location. AAI has the authority to finalise the location for the second …

Bengaluru to get second international airport soon as 6,000 acres of land finalised after ground survey
3 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru to get second international airport soon as 6,000 acres of land finalised after ground survey

India TV News  

The city of Bengaluru is going to get the second international airport soon as 6,000 acres of land has been finalised after the ground survey, reports said. According to a report by OneIndia.com, the Karnataka state government has identified a 6,000-acre land near the Nelamangala-Kunigal National Highway 75 for the proposed second airport near Bengaluru. A special team comprising environmental …

Bengaluru's KIA surpasses Chennai and Kochi, becomes third busiest international airport in India: Report
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru's KIA surpasses Chennai and Kochi, becomes third busiest international airport in India: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport has secured the position of India’s third-busiest airport for international passenger traffic, surpassing Chennai and Kochi in October 2024, said a report in Money Control. Here is the data The Airports Authority of India’s data reportedly revealed that KIA handled 4.8 lakh international passengers in October, overtaking Chennai and Kochi. In September 2024, Bengaluru ranked fifth, …

Karnataka government speeds up Bengaluru’s second airport plans, narrows down two locations: Report
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka government speeds up Bengaluru’s second airport plans, narrows down two locations: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government is pushing forward plans to establish Bengaluru's second international airport, aiming to finalize the location soon. The move comes amid growing criticism over delays and rising competition from Tamil Nadu’s proposed greenfield airport at Hosur, located just 35 km from Bengaluru, according to The Times of India. Adding another layer of complexity, Shivakumar’s proposal for a skydeck …

Bengaluru Airport’s artistic Terminal 2 wins praise from Japanese vlogger — Tiger Wings, bamboo-clad counters
4 months ago

Bengaluru Airport’s artistic Terminal 2 wins praise from Japanese vlogger — Tiger Wings, bamboo-clad counters

Live Mint  

After being named one of the ‘World's Most Beautiful Airports’ by UNESCO and earning praise from a Silicon Valley CEO, Terminal 2 of the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru was recently lauded by a Japanese vlogger for its artistic construction and design. An Instagram user wrote, “Was awarded most beautiful airport terminal last year.” “As Indian I'm proud of my …

Arvind Bellad demands that the second airport be built near Sira in Tumakuru
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Arvind Bellad demands that the second airport be built near Sira in Tumakuru

The Hindu  

Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly Arvind Bellad has demanded that the second airport in Bengaluru be built near Sira in Tumakuru district, as it will help in the development of North Karnataka districts. However, it is better if it is situated in Tumakuru district, near Sira, as it will aid in the development of the corridor that …

KIA connects to 100th city, targets 400L passengers this year
6 months, 1 week ago

KIA connects to 100th city, targets 400L passengers this year

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The IndiGo flight that departed from Kempegowda International Airport to Jabalpur airport in Madhya Pradesh on September 1, marked a unique milestone for Bengaluru airport -- it was the 100th passenger destination to be connected directly from Bengaluru. Starting its operations in May 2008, KIA now directly connects 72 domestic cities and 28 international ones. Bangalore International Airport Limited …

Bengaluru needs a second airport, but with good planning
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru needs a second airport, but with good planning

The Hindu  

The years-long demand for a second international airport for Bengaluru has now reached a decisive stage. Just days after the Tamil Nadu government declared its intent to build a 2,000-acre airport in Hosur, Karnataka has unveiled plans to build a much bigger aerodrome and identified six locations for the mega project. Despite a two-year pandemic-induced slump in air traffic growth, …

‘Kanakapura Road, Mysuru Road…’: Karnataka minister unveils potential areas for Bengaluru's 2nd airport; Check details
8 months ago

‘Kanakapura Road, Mysuru Road…’: Karnataka minister unveils potential areas for Bengaluru's 2nd airport; Check details

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Minister for Infrastructure MB Patil on Wednesday announced that Bengaluru is poised to receive a second international airport to accommodate its burgeoning growth as a global city. Speaking at a press conference at Vidhana Soudha, Patil said the new airport will have the capacity to handle up to 100 million passengers annually, news agency ANI reported. READ | Bengaluru …

Karnataka govt considering 6 locations for 2nd airport for Bengaluru: Minister
8 months ago

Karnataka govt considering 6 locations for 2nd airport for Bengaluru: Minister

The Hindu  

The Karnataka government will need to acquire 3,000 to 5,000 acres of land for setting up a new international airport as big as Kempegowda International Airport in north Bengaluru with a capacity to handle 100 million passengers per annum, according to Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development Minister M.B. KIA’s capacity Responding to media queries at Vidhana Soudha in …

Meeting to decide on location for Bengaluru's second airport soon: Minister
8 months, 1 week ago

Meeting to decide on location for Bengaluru's second airport soon: Minister

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru, A meeting will be convened soon to decide the location for the proposed second airport for the city, Karnataka Minister for Infrastructure M B Patil said on Sunday. HT Image Before making a final decision, the government would consider two main aspects: passenger load and connectivity to the existing Kempegowda International Airport, he said. The exclusivity clause with the …

Bengaluru airport leads India in perishable exports for fourth consecutive year
8 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru airport leads India in perishable exports for fourth consecutive year

Hindustan Times  

The Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru has reaffirmed its status as India's leading hub for perishable exports, marking its fourth consecutive year at the top. Bangalore International Airport Limited, the airport's operator, reported a substantial growth in perishable cargo handling, with a total of 63,188 metric tons processed during the 2023-24 financial year, reflecting an impressive 18 per cent increase …

Bengaluru to get second international airport, officials to work on feasibility
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru to get second international airport, officials to work on feasibility

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka minister for large and medium industries MB Patil said that the government is in plans to construct second international airport in Bengaluru. Bengaluru to get second airport, govt directs officials to work on it In an X post, MB Patil said, "New Airport plans on the horizon. The minister further said that the new airport will serve the needs …

US blogger reviews Terminal 2 of the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, says 'this is a glimpse of India's…'
1 year ago

US blogger reviews Terminal 2 of the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, says 'this is a glimpse of India's…'

Hindustan Times  

US blogger Karl Rock often takes to Instagram to share videos of his visits to different parts of the world, including India. He recently visited Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport to board an Air India flight. The Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru Terminal 2, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP, represents a cutting-edge addition to Bengaluru's aviation infrastructure," Karl Rock wrote. …

KIA Bengaluru recognised as best airport at arrivals globally
1 year ago

KIA Bengaluru recognised as best airport at arrivals globally

The Hindu  

Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru has been recognised as the best airport at arrivals globally by the Airports Council International’s Airport Service Quality Awards 2023. KIA shares the best airport at arrivals globally honour with two other airports — Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala, and the Zayed International Airport – Terminal A in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International …

PM Modi congratulates Bengaluru people after Kempegowda International Airport's terminal-2 gets global award
1 year, 2 months ago

PM Modi congratulates Bengaluru people after Kempegowda International Airport's terminal-2 gets global award

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the people of Bengaluru, after Kempegowda International Airport’s Terminal 2 got global recognition. PM Modi during the inauguration of Bengaluru airport's terminal - 2 Last week, UNESCO’s Prix Versailles, a Paris based architectural awards jury, recognized the new terminal of Kempegowda International airport as one of the most beautiful airport terminals in the world …

Bengaluru airport's T2 gets this global award for its scenic beauty. Details
1 year, 2 months ago

Bengaluru airport's T2 gets this global award for its scenic beauty. Details

Hindustan Times  

The popularity of scenic Bengaluru airport’s terminal-2 has reached the global level. Prix Versailles, a Paris based architectural awards jury has recognized the new terminal of Kempegowda International airport as one of the most beautiful airport terminals in the world and gave the prestigious ‘Special Prize for an Interior’ to the airport. Details In an announcement, the management of Bengaluru …

KIA becomes the busiest airport in Karnataka; Bidar handles the least number of passengers during FY 2022-23
1 year, 2 months ago

KIA becomes the busiest airport in Karnataka; Bidar handles the least number of passengers during FY 2022-23

The Hindu  

While Kempegowda International Airport was the busiest airport in Karnataka handling 31.91 million passengers during the financial year 2022-23, Bidar airport handled the least number of passengers during the period. In top spots The top spot was occupied by Delhi and Mumbai airports followed by KIA which handled 28.12 million domestic passengers and 3.78 million international passengers. Among the State …

BIAL to prepare new master plan for Kempegowda International Airport
1 year, 3 months ago

BIAL to prepare new master plan for Kempegowda International Airport

The Hindu  

Bangalore International Airport Ltd., the operator of the Kempegowda International Airport, is drawing up a new master plan to prepare for the airport’s next phase of development. Satyaki Raghunath, chief operating officer of the BIAL, told reporters on Thursday that the work on the master plan was about to start and that it would be ready in 12 to 14 …

Heavy rain causes leakage in newly opened T2 of Bengaluru international airport
1 year, 10 months ago

Heavy rain causes leakage in newly opened T2 of Bengaluru international airport

Hindustan Times  

A heavy spell of rain in Bengaluru caused the recently opened Terminal 2 of the city's Kempegowda International Airport to suffer a leakage, leading to wet floors in the kerbside area. A spokesperson from the Bengaluru International Airport Limited, the operator of the KIA airport, confirmed the leakage and told a publication that it was a “teething problem”. Shrinate's tweet …

‘BJP government is ready to expand Bengaluru airport': Amit Shah in Devanahalli
2 years ago

‘BJP government is ready to expand Bengaluru airport': Amit Shah in Devanahalli

Hindustan Times  

Union home minister Amit Shah who inaugurated BJP’s ‘Vijaya Sankalpa Ratha Yatra’ in Bengaluru on Friday said that their government is ready to expand the Kempegowda International Airport. ‘BJP government is ready to expand Bengaluru airport': Amit Shah in Devanahalli Speaking at Devanahalli near Bengaluru, Shah said, “The recent development of Bengaluru airport only happened because of PM Narendra Modi. …

Watch | Inside Bengaluru international airport’s new Terminal 2
2 years, 1 month ago

Watch | Inside Bengaluru international airport’s new Terminal 2

The Hindu  

Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport now has a fully-functional second terminal. Domestic operations at KIA’s Terminal 2, or T2, started on January 15th. To provide easy accessibility, a 4.4 km-long additional access road called the Terminal Boulevard was also built. The BIAL, which operates the airport, said they want this terminal to be not just a valuable transit hub, but also …

Video | KIA T2 is the garden terminal of Bengaluru airport
2 years, 3 months ago

Video | KIA T2 is the garden terminal of Bengaluru airport

The Hindu  

The second terminal of Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 11, 2022. Construction of the second terminal began in October 2018, with plans to complete work on expansion of the airport in two phases. For everyday passengers and casual travellers, the new terminal seeks to raise the bar in terms of visual …

Bengaluru witnesses key events as PM visits the city| In pics
2 years, 4 months ago

Bengaluru witnesses key events as PM visits the city| In pics

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru witnesses key events as PM visits the city| In pics Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the terminal-2 of Kempegowda International Airport in Karnataka's Bengaluru. 2 / 8 View Photos in a new improved layout Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off Vande Bharat Express at the KSR Railway Station. 3 / 8 View Photos in a new improved …

Bengaluru witnesses key events as PM visits the city| In pics
2 years, 4 months ago

Bengaluru witnesses key events as PM visits the city| In pics

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru witnesses key events as PM visits the city| In pics Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the terminal-2 of Kempegowda International Airport in Karnataka's Bengaluru. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the terminal-2 of Kempegowda International Airport in Karnataka's Bengaluru. 2 / 8 Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off Vande Bharat Express at the KSR Railway Station. …

Bengaluru’s Flight of Fancy Lands at Kempegowda Airport’s T2: Easy for Travel & On the Eyes Too
2 years, 4 months ago

Bengaluru’s Flight of Fancy Lands at Kempegowda Airport’s T2: Easy for Travel & On the Eyes Too

News 18  

From ease of travel to easy on the eye and nature, Terminal 2 of the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, is all about the experience. PM Modi also unveiled the 108-ft-tall statue of the city’s founder Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, which has been installed at the Kempegowda International Airport. AIRBUS A380 The …

PM Modi shares glimpses of Bengaluru airport's 2nd terminal | In Pics
2 years, 4 months ago

PM Modi shares glimpses of Bengaluru airport's 2nd terminal | In Pics

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared glimpses of the second terminal of Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru ahead of its inauguration on Friday. PM Modi shares glimpses of Bengaluru airport's 2nd terminal | In Pics “I am pleased that the terminal building gives utmost importance to sustainability,” he tweeted. Here are the pictures PM Modi shared: PM Modi shared …

PM Modi to inaugurate Terminal 2 of Kempegowda Airport in Bengaluru
2 years, 4 months ago

PM Modi to inaugurate Terminal 2 of Kempegowda Airport in Bengaluru

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Friday inaugurate the Terminal 2 of the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru that has been built at a cost of around Rs 5,000 crore, according to officials. With the inauguration of T2, the passenger handling capacity as well as the number of counters for check-in and immigration at the airport will double, …

PM Modi to inaugurate Terminal 2 of Kempegowda airport in Bengaluru on Nov 11
2 years, 4 months ago

PM Modi to inaugurate Terminal 2 of Kempegowda airport in Bengaluru on Nov 11

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on November 11. Karnataka | PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, built at a cost of around Rs 5000 crores, on Nov 11. T2 is designed as a tribute to the Garden city of Bengaluru; passenger experience is meant …

KIA T2: Garden city’s pathway to greater heights
2 years, 4 months ago

KIA T2: Garden city’s pathway to greater heights

The Hindu  

The Bangalore International Airport Limited, operators of the Kempegowda International Airport, have for long envisaged the airport to be what is billed “Gateway for New India” and the inauguration of the first phase of the newly built terminal 2 on November 11 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a small step towards realising this. “There is no provision for T3 …

This Bengaluru airport terminal to showcase the city as the garden city. Watch
2 years, 4 months ago

This Bengaluru airport terminal to showcase the city as the garden city. Watch

Hindustan Times  

The Kempegowda International Airport is all set to get a second terminal and it will be inaugurated on November 11. The minister said that the new terminal is built based on a theme that showcases the ethos of Bengaluru as the garden city of India. K Sudhakar took to social media and wrote, “Do have a look at the beautiful …

Proposal for city’s second airport revived, four sites identified
3 years, 1 month ago

Proposal for city’s second airport revived, four sites identified

The Hindu  

As Chennai continues to wait for a second airport for several years now, the State government has once again identified four sites for building a greenfield airport. A source from the State government said, “We understand that the talk on this airport has been around for years now. We understand the economic and business potential that comes by setting up …

Navi Mumbai International Airport- Boon or bane? -Bhupendra Shah analyses
3 years, 8 months ago

Navi Mumbai International Airport- Boon or bane? -Bhupendra Shah analyses

Hindustan Times  

The proposed Navi Mumbai international airport project planned in the city is both a boon and bane for the city at present. Speaking on the project, Shah, who is also the Chairman Trustee Board of Builders Association of Navi Mumbai says, “Fact is that the proposed airport is not really Navi Mumbai’s requirement. Land prices have appreciated manifold up from …

Bengaluru: Kempegowda airport to become first airport in South to have 2nd runway
6 years, 2 months ago

Bengaluru: Kempegowda airport to become first airport in South to have 2nd runway

India Today  

Come this October 1, Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru will become the first airport in southern India to have a second runway. The second runway will be four kilometre long and equipped with CAT III B to prevent flight delay. After the new construction of the terminal, the airport will have 165 aircraft parking slots and 40,000 workers at the …

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