Bengaluru's Second Airport: Karnataka minister provides update about location, says decision likely by next week
Patil, addressing the assembly on Tuesday, shared details about the ongoing efforts. “The Infrastructure Development Corporation Karnataka Ltd (IDeCK) is surveying various proposed sites for the best location. Once it finishes the survey, the report will be submitted to the Airport Authority of India (AAI),” he said. “AAI has the authority to finalise the location for the second airport in Bengaluru,” Patil added.
The minister further explained that various factors would play a role in the decision-making process. These include connectivity, proximity to key areas, and the surrounding environment. «There will be some clarity on the location within a week,» Patil said.
Bengaluru Second Airport: Potential Locations
Several reports have indicated that the government is considering Kunigal, a town along National Highway 75, as a potential site for the new airport. Specifically, the area between Dabaspet and Kunigal is being reviewed. Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara also mentioned that the Tumkuru area, including Kunigal, is under consideration. «The plan is to locate the new airport near Dabaspet, close to Tumkuru, though nothing is confirmed yet,” he said.
Parameshwara highlighted the strategic importance of Tumkuru, noting that it is rapidly developing into Asia's largest industrial hub, spanning 20,000 acres. “Over 150 industries have already been established, and a Japanese township is also in the works. Most notably, HAL's helicopter factory and production have begun near Mettur. If this location is
