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The Tamil Nadu government has finalized a site in Shoolagiri taluk for the proposed Hosur airport. This location was chosen over previous options due to fewer obstacles and better terrain conditions. The project now moves to the regulatory phase, seeking approvals from multiple central ministries. Once completed, the airport aims to handle 30 million passengers annually and boost industrial growth in northern Tamil Nadu.

Key Points: Tamil Nadu Finalizes Hosur Airport Site Near Bengaluru for Approval

  • Site finalized in Shoolagiri taluk between Berigai and Bagalur
  • Strategic location near Bengaluru Satellite Town Ring Road
  • Requires 2300 acres with land acquisition plan in 6 weeks
  • Must obtain no-objection from Bengaluru International Airport Limited
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TN government finalises site for Hosur airport, seeks approvals

TN govt selects Shoolagiri site for Hosur airport, seeks central approvals. New location avoids terrain issues, improves Bengaluru connectivity, targets 30M passengers annually.

"The chosen site had only 75 obstacles, compared to nearly 350 at the earlier location - Official Sources"

Chennai, Aug 25

The Tamil Nadu government has finalised the location for the proposed Hosur airport, marking a major step in its aviation expansion plans.

The site, situated in Shoolagiri taluk between Berigai and Bagalur, lies about 15.5 km east of the Taneja Aerospace and Aviation Limited (TAAL) airstrip.

According to sources, a recent Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS) survey revealed that the chosen site had only 75 obstacles, compared to nearly 350 at the earlier location closer to TAAL.

The earlier option was considered less viable due to hilly terrain and high-tension power lines.

Strategically located, the new site is near the Bengaluru Satellite Town Ring Road (STRR) being developed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

This connectivity will improve access to Bengaluru and nearby towns, with Attibele - the Karnataka entry point from Hosur - just 19 km away.

Officials note that the decision comes as Karnataka is simultaneously shortlisting sites for a second airport for Bengaluru.

With the site now identified, the state government is moving towards regulatory clearances. Tamil Nadu will approach the Union Civil Aviation Ministry for approval within two weeks.

Meanwhile, the Krishnagiri District Collector has been tasked with preparing a land acquisition plan within six weeks. Nearly 2,300 acres will be needed for the project.

The state has also written to the Defence Ministry seeking controlled airspace clearance. One of the significant hurdles, however, will be obtaining a no-objection from Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL).

Under its concessionaire agreement with the Civil Aviation Ministry, no new international airport can be set up within 150 km of Bengaluru until 2033.

Nevertheless, given the scale of work involved, the Hosur airport project is expected to take around eight years to complete.

Announced by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin last year, the proposed airport is designed with an annual handling capacity of 30 million passengers, surpassing Chennai airport’s 22 million passengers in 2023.

Hosur, known as a thriving manufacturing hub, houses more than 500 large industries and 3,000 MSMEs in sectors such as automobiles and electronics.

Officials said the project, once realised, will not only decongest Chennai and Bengaluru airports but also significantly boost the industrial growth of Krishnagiri district and northern Tamil Nadu.

- IANS

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Rohit P
The 150km restriction from BIAL until 2033 is going to be a major hurdle. Hope the state government has a solid plan to negotiate this. Otherwise this project might get delayed indefinitely.
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Arjun K
Excellent strategic location! Being near the Bengaluru ring road will make it accessible to both Tamil Nadu and Karnataka residents. This will boost the entire industrial corridor 🚀
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Sarah B
As someone who frequently travels between Chennai and Bengaluru for work, this is fantastic news! The current airports are always overcrowded. Hope the land acquisition process is fair to local farmers.
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Vikram M
2300 acres is a massive land requirement. The government must ensure proper rehabilitation and compensation for affected families. Infrastructure development shouldn't come at the cost of people's livelihoods.
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Michael C
Handling capacity of 30 million passengers is impressive! This shows Tamil Nadu's vision for future growth. The manufacturing hub in Hosur definitely deserves this infrastructure boost.

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