Tamil Nadu Moves Closer to Building New Airport in Hosur, Near Bengaluru

The Tamil Nadu government is getting closer to starting work on a new airport in Hosur. The airport is planned to be built on about 2,000 acres of land and will be able to handle up to 30 million passengers every year.
Two sites have been shortlisted for the project, and the government has finished a special survey to check for obstacles in the area. The final decision on the location will be made soon.

Hosur is close to the Karnataka border and only about 40 km from Bengaluru’s Electronic City. Because of this, the airport is expected to benefit both Tamil Nadu and people living in southern Bengaluru.

It will also help industries in Hosur, especially those in the automobile and electronics sectors, by improving transport and making it easier to do business. The government is also waiting for a special approval from the Defence Ministry so they can move forward with construction.

The Tamil Nadu government is likely to initiate land acquisition within the next three months, an official said.

A key milestone was recently achieved with the completion of an Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS) survey by a consultant appointed by the state, covering two shortlisted sites.

According to sources, both locations are technically feasible for airport construction, though not without challenges.


The first site lies approximately 1.5 km from the existing airstrip operated by Taneja Aerospace and Aviation Limited (TAAL), while the second is situated around 15.5 km east of Hosur and north of Shoolagiri.

Officials said the terrain at both sites is undulating and presents several natural and man-made obstacles.

However, the OLS report indicates that these challenges can be addressed with proper engineering and safety interventions.


The state government is expected to finalise the site within six weeks, after evaluating the pros and cons of both options. Once the location is confirmed, land acquisition proceedings will begin.

The airport, which has been in the planning stage for over a year, is being pursued as a strategic infrastructure project aimed at enhancing regional connectivity and boosting Tamil Nadu’s economic growth.

Earlier this year, TAAL had expressed interest in forming a joint venture with the State government for the development of the airport.


Discussions were held, but officials say that any partnership will depend on the final site selection and the regulatory clearances that follow.

In tandem with these developments, the government has approached the Ministry of Defence for approval to establish a separate air traffic control zone for the new facility — a mandatory requirement for operational clearance. Approval is expected within two months.

A meeting with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is also being planned to address technical concerns related to the airspace.


The proposed airport is expected to give a significant boost to Hosur, a city already thriving in the automobile and electronics manufacturing sectors.

If realised, the airport could catalyse further industrial investment and improve regional connectivity.--TWL Bureau with IANS