Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Karnataka Minister Urges Centre for Airport Projects
A Karnataka minister met with the Union Civil Aviation Minister to talk about airport plans.
He wants to know where the second airport in Bengaluru will be built.
He also wants to open a new airport in Vijayapura.
Plus, he wants to make the airports in Hubballi and Belagavi bigger so they can handle international flights.
They talked about other airport projects too, like ones in Mysuru and Shivamogga.
The minister also wants Karnataka to have a say in how the government makes money from airports.
Karnataka's Infrastructure Development Minister urged the Union Minister to finalize the location for Bengaluru's second international airport.
The Minister sought approval for the inauguration of the Vijayapura airport.
He requested upgrading Hubballi and Belagavi airports to international status.
Discussions included the development of several other airports in Karnataka.
The Minister appealed for Karnataka to be a stakeholder in the airport asset monetisation program.
- Who
- Karnataka Minister M B Patil and Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ramamohan Naidu
- What
- Karnataka's Infrastructure Minister discussed airport development.
- When
- July 24
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To discuss airport projects and seek approvals and stakeholder status.
Karnataka's Perspective
Central Government's Perspective
Airport Asset Monetisation
Karnataka's Perspective
Karnataka wants to be a stakeholder in airport asset monetisation, recognizing the state's contributions.
Central Government's Perspective
Current monetisation framework does not grant Karnataka stakeholder status.
- Minister
- M B Patil
- Meeting With
- Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ramamohan Naidu
- Hubballi & Belagavi Airports
- Seeking international status upgrade
- Vijayapura Airport
- Awaiting environmental clearance for inauguration
- Mysuru Airport
- Rs 319+ crore for runway expansion
- Hubballi Airport
- Rs 450 crore for land acquisition