Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Coimbatore Airport Expansion Moves Forward
The Coimbatore International Airport in Tamil Nadu is getting a big upgrade.
The airport's runway will be extended to 12,000 feet, allowing larger planes like the Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 to land.
This will help the region connect better with other places around the world.
The project has faced some delays because local residents and farmers wanted a wider road for better access.
The government has now completed a survey to make sure the road is wide enough, and the project is waiting for final approval to continue.
Once approved, the airport will be able to handle more flights and cargo, which will be great for the local economy.
Coimbatore International Airport's expansion moves forward with a completed land survey for a wider access road.
The runway will be extended from 9,000 feet to 12,000 feet to accommodate wide-body aircraft.
Local residents and farmers insisted on a 10.5-metre-wide road, leading to a temporary halt in construction.
The district administration conducted a survey and submitted the report to the Airports Authority of India.
The project aims to boost regional connectivity and economic growth.
- Who
- Coimbatore District Administration, Airports Authority of India, Local Residents and Farmers
- What
- Expansion of Coimbatore International Airport
- When
- Survey completed recently, awaiting approval
- Where
- Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
- Why
- To strengthen regional connectivity and accommodate wider aircraft
Local Residents and Farmers
Airport Authorities
Road Width
Local Residents and Farmers
A 10.5-metre-wide road is necessary for adequate access and future development.
Airport Authorities
The original alignment proposed a four-metre-wide road, which was deemed sufficient.
- Location
- Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
- Project Significance
- Strengthens industrial, commercial, and international connectivity
- Runway Extension
- From 9,000 feet to 12,000 feet
- Expected Aircraft
- Boeing 777 and Airbus A350
- Funding Allocation
- Rs 2,200 crore in earlier phases
- Additional Land Required
- 7 acres
- Current Status
- Survey completed, awaiting AAI approval