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Keshod Airport upgrade under review to boost connectivity to Gir, Gujarat
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 11:43 PM
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Authorities are reviewing plans to upgrade Keshod Airport in Gujarat to improve access to the Gir forest region.
The Gujarat government has initiated a review of the proposed upgradation of Keshod Airport, aiming to strengthen air links to the Gir forest area, a major wildlife tourism destination. The assessment focuses on extending the runway, modernising terminal facilities and enhancing navigation aids to accommodate larger aircraft and increase flight frequency.
Officials say that improving air connectivity to Gir is expected to boost tourist inflow, especially for visitors keen to see the state’s famous Asiatic lions. Keshod lies roughly 70 kilometres from the Gir sanctuary, making it a strategic gateway for domestic and potential international travelers.
While the review is ongoing, no definitive timeline or budget has been disclosed. Stakeholders, including the Airports Authority of India and local tourism bodies, are expected to submit detailed proposals in the coming weeks.
Officials say that improving air connectivity to Gir is expected to boost tourist inflow, especially for visitors keen to see the state’s famous Asiatic lions. Keshod lies roughly 70 kilometres from the Gir sanctuary, making it a strategic gateway for domestic and potential international travelers.
While the review is ongoing, no definitive timeline or budget has been disclosed. Stakeholders, including the Airports Authority of India and local tourism bodies, are expected to submit detailed proposals in the coming weeks.