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Centre Grants Rs 496-Crore Nod for New Airport in Warangal, Telangana
✍️ News18
🗓 21 Jul 2026, 08:49 PM
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The Indian government has approved a new airport project in Warangal, Telangana, allocating Rs 496 crore for its development.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has given the green light to a new airport in Warangal, a city in Telangana, with a budget of Rs 496 crore. The approval marks a significant step towards improving regional connectivity and boosting economic activity in the area.
The project will involve the construction of a modern terminal, runway, and supporting infrastructure to accommodate both domestic and potentially international flights. Local officials anticipate that the airport will create jobs and attract investment to the surrounding districts.
The government’s decision follows a feasibility study that highlighted Warangal’s strategic location and growing demand for air travel. The airport is expected to reduce travel time to major cities and support tourism and trade in the region.
Construction is slated to begin in the coming months, with completion targeted within the next few years. The project will be overseen by the Airports Authority of India in partnership with state authorities.
The project will involve the construction of a modern terminal, runway, and supporting infrastructure to accommodate both domestic and potentially international flights. Local officials anticipate that the airport will create jobs and attract investment to the surrounding districts.
The government’s decision follows a feasibility study that highlighted Warangal’s strategic location and growing demand for air travel. The airport is expected to reduce travel time to major cities and support tourism and trade in the region.
Construction is slated to begin in the coming months, with completion targeted within the next few years. The project will be overseen by the Airports Authority of India in partnership with state authorities.