Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Maharashtra Approves Chipi Airport Flight Resumption
The Maharashtra government has given the green light to restart flights at Chipi airport.
This should help more tourists visit the Konkan area, as the airport had been closed due to some technical problems.
The government is working to get the airport up and running again soon, aiming for it to be ready before the Ganesh festival.
With some financial help, the airport will also get the ability to land planes at night, making it fully functional.
Maharashtra cabinet approved resuming flight operations at Chipi airport.
The decision aims to boost tourism and connectivity in the Konkan region.
The airport had been non-operational due to technical issues.
Efforts are underway to restart services before the Ganesh festival.
Night landing facilities will be resolved with Viability Gap Funding.
- Who
- Maharashtra cabinet.
- What
- Maharashtra cabinet approved resumption of flight operations.
- When
- Approved in a cabinet meeting.
- Where
- Chipi airport in Sindhudurg district.
- Why
- To boost tourism and connectivity.
- Airport
- Chipi Airport
- Location
- Sindhudurg district
- Decision
- Approved resumption of flight operations
- Purpose
- Boost tourism and connectivity
- VGF
- In place to resolve issues