Airports Expansion in India: Cabinet Approved Kota-Bundi Project at a Cost of ₹1,507 Crore

On Aug 19, 2025, in a significant development for the airport infrastructure in India, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs granted approval for the Airports Authority of India’s (AAI) proposal to develop a Greenfield Airport at Kota-Bundi in Rajasthan.

Kota-Bundi Airport Details

The Kota-Bundi Airport project cost has been estimated at ₹1,507 crore, which underscores a significant step toward enhancing regional air connectivity. Strategically located on the banks of the Chambal River, Kota is widely acknowledged as Rajasthan’s industrial hub and is globally recognised as India’s leading centre for educational coaching. The upcoming airport is expected to serve the dual purpose of supporting the city’s booming education and industrial sectors.

The Government of Rajasthan has transferred 440.06 hectares of land to AAI for the airport’s development. Designed to accommodate A-321 type aircraft, the project will include a 3,200m x 45m runway (11/29), a spacious terminal building covering 20,000 square meters to handle 1,000 peak hour passengers, and an annual passenger handling capacity of 2 million (MPPA).

Additional infrastructure will include an apron with seven parking bays, two link taxiways, an Air Traffic Control (ATC) cum Technical Block, a fire station, car parking facilities, and other allied support systems.

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Scope of Project

This Greenfield Airport is poised to become a vital piece of infrastructure for Kota, addressing the growing air traffic demand driven by the city’s rapid educational and industrial expansion.

Currently, Kota’s existing airport, also managed by AAI—features a 1,220m x 38m runway (08/26) suitable for smaller Code 'B' aircraft like the DO-228. Its 400 square meter terminal can accommodate only 50 passengers at peak times, and the facility has just two parking bays. Due to limited land and increasing urban encroachment, the current airport is unviable for commercial expansion, necessitating the development of a new Greenfield facility.

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