Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Madhya Pradesh Seeks New Land for Sagar Airport Project
Madhya Pradesh wants to build an airport for the Sagar area.
Officials say expanding the existing Dhana airstrip would be very difficult.
Hills around the airstrip leave little room to make it larger.
They are now searching for land between Sagar and Bina.
The airport may need about 200 acres of land.
Bina is developing into a large refinery and petrochemical center.
In Shivpuri, officials found another possible site for a separate airport.
The first Shivpuri site was too close to Madhav National Park, so it could not be used.
The aviation department asked the Sagar collector to find suitable land for a new airport.
Developing Dhana airstrip is considered unlikely because surrounding hills prevent expansion.
Officials are focusing on land between Sagar and Bina, where about 200 acres may be needed.
Bina’s emerging refinery and petrochemical hub is expected to generate future business activity.
Shivpuri officials identified a second airport site after the first option was ruled out because of its proximity to Madhav National Park.
- Who
- The Madhya Pradesh aviation department, the Sagar collector, and Airports Authority of India are involved.
- What
- Officials are searching for suitable land for a proposed Sagar-area airport and assessing a second site for a Shivpuri airport.
- When
- The report does not specify a date.
- Where
- The proposed Sagar-area airport is being considered between Sagar and Bina; another airport proposal concerns Shivpuri.
- Why
- Dhana airstrip cannot easily be expanded because of surrounding hills, while Bina’s expected business growth may create future demand for an airport.
- Sagar airport status
- The aviation department has asked the Sagar collector to search for suitable land.
- Dhana airstrip
- Expansion is considered unlikely because of hilly terrain on either side.
- Preferred area
- Officials are focusing on a location between Sagar and Bina.
- Estimated land requirement
- Around 200 acres may be needed for the airport project.
- Bina development
- Bina is transforming into an integrated refinery and petrochemical hub.
- Shivpuri airport
- A second possible site has been identified after the first was rejected because of its proximity to Madhav National Park.
- Next step
- An aviation department team is expected to survey the second Shivpuri site.