Overview
- The Ministry of Defence has again denied airspace clearance for the proposed Hosur airport, citing HAL’s requirements for the controlled airspace.
- Tamil Nadu Industries Minister T. R. B. Rajaa called the decision disappointing and asked the PMO to consider the project’s economic value.
- Rajaa said detailed technical submissions show the airport can coexist with HAL and IAF operations through flexible airspace use and coordinated protocols.
- MoCA has requested an impact assessment from TIDCO to study whether the airport would divert passenger traffic from Bengaluru or Salem.
- The State previously sought airspace relaxation in June and filed detailed clarifications in November, and officials say they are evaluating next steps.