Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Indian Airports Face Billions in Losses, Some Shut Down
Many airports in India are losing money.
Over ten years, 81 airports lost a lot of money, with Safdarjung Airport losing the most.
Some airports have even closed down.
The government is trying to help by encouraging flights to more places, giving money to airlines to make these flights possible.
The goal is to make these smaller airports successful in the long run.
The government provides financial assistance and incentives to reduce operational expenses to make services viable.
81 AAI airports incurred losses totaling Rs 10,852.9 crore over ten years.
Safdarjung Airport in Delhi had the highest losses at Rs 673.91 crore.
22 loss-making airports have ceased operations.
The government is using the RCS-UDAN scheme to boost air connectivity and viability.
Rs 300 crore has been allocated to RCS-UDAN for the 2025-2026 period.
- Who
- Airports Authority of India (AAI).
- What
- 81 Indian airports have incurred losses.
- When
- Between 2015-2016 and 2024-2025.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To enhance air connectivity and make smaller airports sustainable.
Government Strategy
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Regional Connectivity
Government Strategy
Government aims to enhance air connectivity to unserved and underserved airports through RCS-UDAN.
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- Total Losses
- Rs 10,852.9 crore
- Airports with Losses
- 81
- Safdarjung Airport Losses
- Rs 673.91 crore
- Airports Closed
- 22
- RCS-UDAN Allocation (2025-2026)
- Rs 300 crore