Archive · 14 Dec 2025
Karnataka and CIDCO Plan New Airports
The Karnataka government is looking for a company to help them decide where to build a second airport in Bengaluru.
They have three possible places in mind: Choodahalli, Somanahalli, and Nelamangala.
The chosen company will study things like weather, land, water, and how the airport will affect people and businesses.
They need to finish their report in five months.
The current airport is very busy, and the government thinks they will need another one by 2033.
Meanwhile, CIDCO is planning a third runway at the Navi Mumbai International Airport to meet future aviation needs.
The airport is being built in phases and will have a total capacity of 90 million passengers per year by 2037.
Karnataka has invited tenders to select a consultancy firm for a feasibility study on a second airport in Bengaluru.
Three sites have been identified: Choodahalli, Somanahalli, and Nelamangala.
The selected firm must submit a detailed report within five months, studying various parameters like rainfall, infrastructure, and economic impact.
CIDCO has initiated the process to appoint a consultant for a techno-commercial feasibility study for a third runway at Navi Mumbai International Airport.
Navi Mumbai International Airport is being developed in phases, with a total capacity of 90 million passengers per year by 2037.
- Who
- Karnataka State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation, CIDCO
- What
- Invited tenders for feasibility studies for new airports in Bengaluru and Navi Mumbai
- When
- Tenders due by January 12, 2026 for Karnataka, CIDCO's timeline not specified
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India and Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To assess the suitability and feasibility of new airport locations and infrastructure
- Karnataka Identified Sites
- Choodahalli, Somanahalli, Nelamangala
- Karnataka Tender Submission Deadline
- January 12, 2026
- Karnataka Report Submission Deadline
- Five months after selection
- Karnataka Eligibility Criteria
- Firms with Rs 250 crore annual projects and five relevant consultancy reports
- Karnataka Parameters to Study
- Rainfall, topography, infrastructure, population, noise pollution, economic impact
- Karnataka Current Airport Rank
- Second in passenger density in India
- Karnataka Projected Need
- Another airport required by 2033
- CIDCO Airport Location
- Navi Mumbai
- CIDCO Airport Capacity
- 90 MPPA
- CIDCO Runway Plan
- Two runways planned, considering a third
- CIDCO Phase I and II Capacity
- 20 MPPA
- CIDCO Phase I and II Completion Date
- December 25
- CIDCO Phase III and IV Capacity
- 50 MPPA by 2029, 70 MPPA by 2032
- CIDCO Phase V Capacity
- 90 MPPA by 2037
- CIDCO Current Airport Capacity
- 50–55 MPPA
- CIDCO Combined Capacity
- 150 MPPA
Sources
Tenders invited to conduct feasibility study for second airport for Bengaluru: Minister
Tenders invited to conduct feasibility study for second airport in Bengaluru: Minister
