Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Kota Greenfield Airport to Open Dec 2027, Officials Review Progress
A new airport is being built in Kota, Rajasthan, called the Kota Greenfield Airport.
It will start flying passengers in December 2027.
The government is checking how the construction is going and wants to finish all work by October 2027.
The airport will help people travel, grow businesses, and bring more tourists to the area.
Officials will keep checking progress every three months to stay on track.
High‑level review held at Parliament House, New Delhi, chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
Kota Greenfield Airport construction is 80% complete in design development, with foundations already started.
Officials aim to finish construction by October 2027 and begin flight operations in December 2027.
The project costs Rs 1,507 crore and will boost connectivity for Kota‑Bundi and Hadauti regions.
Airports Authority of India will submit quarterly progress reports to monitor the project.
- Who
- Om Birla, Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Rajiv Dutta, Airports Authority of India officials, Rajasthan administration
- What
- High‑level review of the Kota Greenfield Airport construction progress and timeline
- When
- Thursday, 2024
- Where
- Parliament House, New Delhi
- Why
- To ensure the airport opens on schedule and meets quality standards
- Project name
- Kota Greenfield Airport
- Location
- Shambhupura, Kota district, Rajasthan
- Estimated cost
- Rs 1,507 crore
- Construction progress
- 80% design development completed
- Target operational date
- December 2027