Archive · 27 Nov 2025
TN to hire consultant for Hosur airport report
The Tamil Nadu government wants to build a new international airport in Hosur.
They have found a big piece of land, about 2,300 acres, for this project.
The airport will be able to handle 30 million passengers every year.
The government is looking for a company to help them make a detailed plan for the airport.
This company will study how other nearby airports might affect the new one and will help get all the necessary permissions.
The goal is to make it easier for people in the area to travel and to support the growth of industries in Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri regions.
Tamil Nadu government invites proposals for a consultant to prepare a techno-economic report for a greenfield international airport in Hosur.
Around 2,300 acres of land identified in Krishnagiri District for the project.
Proposed airport to have a capacity of 30 million passengers per annum with a single runway and dual parallel taxiway.
Consultant to assess the impact of nearby airports like Bengaluru International Airport and obtain statutory clearances.
Project aims to enhance air connectivity in Tier-2 cities and support regional industrial growth.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu government through TIDCO
- What
- Hiring a consultant to prepare a techno-economic report for a proposed greenfield international airport at Hosur
- When
- Proposals invited (exact date not specified)
- Where
- Krishnagiri District, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To enhance Tier-2 city air connectivity and support regional industrial growth
- Location
- Krishnagiri District, Tamil Nadu
- Land Area
- 2,300 acres
- Passenger Capacity
- 30 million per annum
- Aerodrome Code
- 4E
- Runway
- Single runway with dual parallel taxiway
- Consultant Responsibilities
- Prepare techno-economic report, assess impact of nearby airports, obtain statutory clearances
- Nodal Agency
- Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd (TIDCO)