Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Anantapur Airport Project Gets Fresh Survey
The state government is trying to get central approval for an airport in Anantapur.
A previous survey said the area might not be good for an airport because of hills.
But the government wants a new survey to see if it can work.
They think an airport would help farmers send their fruits and other produce to markets faster.
The central minister agreed to look into it and asked for a report in 30 days.
The state government seeks central sanction for an airport in Anantapur.
A previous feasibility report was adverse due to terrain issues.
Finance Minister Payyavula Kesav and MP Ambica Lakshminarayana met with Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu.
A fresh survey has been ordered with a report due in 30 days.
The airport is seen as crucial for transporting horticultural produce.
- Who
- Finance Minister Payyavula Kesav, MP Ambica Lakshminarayana, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu
- What
- Fresh survey for Anantapur Airport project
- When
- Meeting held on Monday, survey report due in 30 days
- Where
- Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To assess feasibility and strategic importance for horticulture transportation and export
Pro-Airport Development
Feasibility Concerns
Strategic Importance
Pro-Airport Development
Proponents argue that an airport in Anantapur is crucial for transporting horticultural produce and boosting the local economy.
Feasibility Concerns
Opponents highlight the adverse feasibility report and potential operational difficulties due to the terrain.
- Location
- Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
- Feasibility Report
- Adverse
- Survey Deadline
- 30 days
- Key Proponents
- Finance Minister Payyavula Kesav, MP Ambica Lakshminarayana
- Civil Aviation Minister
- Ram Mohan Naidu
- Strategic Importance
- Horticulture transportation and export
- UDAN Scheme
- Requested for Anantapur
- Government Target
- 100 more airports in the next decade
