Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Nashik Airport Expansion Approved for 2027 Kumbh Mela
Nashik Airport in India is getting a big upgrade.
They're adding a new terminal, apron, parking, and other facilities to help more people use the airport.
This is happening because of a big event called the Kumbh Mela that's coming up in 2027.
After these changes, the airport will be able to handle more people, which can help create more jobs in the area.
Nashik Airport expansion approved for ₹556 crore
Project to be completed by March 2027
Includes new terminal, apron, parking, and transport facilities
Expected to increase passenger handling capacity to 1,000 per hour
Important for upcoming 2027 Simhastha Kumbh Mela
- Who
- Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Development Authority
- What
- Approved airport expansion
- When
- To be completed by March 2027
- Where
- Nashik (Ozar) Airport
- Why
- To accommodate the 2027 Simhastha Kumbh Mela
- Estimated Cost
- ₹556 crore
- Current Passenger Capacity
- 300 passengers per hour
- Planned Passenger Capacity
- 1,000 passengers per hour
- New Terminal Size
- 17,800 sq. m
- New Apron Size
- 1,15,220 sq. m
- Planned Parking Area
- 25,000 sq. m
