Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Pune Airport Expansion: 300 Acres for Runway, MRO Facility
Pune's airport is getting a big upgrade!
The government wants to buy over 300 acres of land nearby.
This will help make the runway longer so bigger planes can land and take off.
They also plan to build a special place to fix and care for airplanes right there.
This means planes won't have to fly to other big cities for repairs.
The airport will also get more parking spots for planes and a separate area for private jets and helicopters.
This expansion will help more people travel by air and make Pune an even more important place for flying.
Over 300 acres of land will be acquired for the Pune Airport expansion.
The expansion includes extending the runway and establishing a new aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility.
Additional features include increased parking bays and a dedicated terminal for private aircraft and helicopters.
The proposal requires clearance from the Ministry of Defence as the airport operates under the Indian Air Force.
The expansion aims to accommodate larger aircraft, increase flight capacity, and transform Pune Airport into a modern aviation hub.
- Who
- Maharashtra government and Union Ministry of Civil Aviation
- What
- Expansion of Pune Airport, including runway extension and a new MRO facility, requiring acquisition of over 300 acres of land.
- When
- The proposal has been submitted, and land acquisition will commence after approvals.
- Where
- Pune Airport
- Why
- To meet growing demand for aviation services, extend runway for larger aircraft, increase flight capacity, and establish local aircraft maintenance capabilities.
- Land Acquisition
- Over 300 acres
- Proposed Facilities
- Runway extension, new MRO facility, general aviation terminal, increased parking bays
- Current Status
- Proposal submitted to Union Ministry of Civil Aviation; awaiting Ministry of Defence clearance
- Administering Body
- Indian Air Force