AAI to develop Green Field Airport at Kota-Bundi (Rajasthan) at cost of Rs. 1507 Crore
A land of 440.06 hectares of land has been transferred by Government of Rajasthan to AAI for the development of a Greenfield Airport, suitable for operation of A-321 type aircraft.
AAI to develop Green Field Airport at Kota-Bundi (Rajasthan) at cost of Rs. 1507 Crore
The Government of India has approved the proposal of Airports Authority of India (AAI) for the development of Green Field Airport at Kota-Bundi (Rajasthan) with estimated cost of the project is Rs 1507 crore.
Situated on the banks of the Chambal River, the Kota city is recognised as the industrial capital of Rajasthan. In addition, Kota is renowned as the Educational Coaching Hub of India.
A land of 440.06 hectares of land has been transferred by Government of Rajasthan to AAI for the development of a Greenfield Airport, suitable for operation of A-321 type aircraft.
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Kota’s prominence in educational and industrial sectors makes the Greenfield Airport a critical infrastructure project, aimed at addressing the anticipated traffic growth in the region.
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The Airport comprises a runway (08/26) of dimensions 1220 m x 38 m, suitable for Code 'B' aircraft (such as DO-228), and an apron capable of accommodating two such aircraft.
The terminal building spans an area of 400 sqm and is capable of handling 50 passengers during peak hours. The existing airport cannot be developed for commercial operations due to inadequate land availability and urbanization around the airport.
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