Overview
- Construction has surpassed 90% completion, with remaining tasks slated for wrap-up by September 30.
- Authorities plan to begin domestic passenger and cargo operations around September 15, 2025.
- Most mandatory licences for airport operations have been secured, with two final clearances still pending from aviation regulators.
- Phase 1 will feature a single runway and terminal building designed to handle 12 million passengers annually.
- The ₹29,650 crore project is part of a four-phase plan to serve up to 70 million travellers by 2040 and is linked to ₹45,148 crore in regional developments expected to create 132,000 jobs.