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Headline: Karnataka Moves Forward with Plans for Second Bengaluru Airport; Tenders Invited for Feasibility Study

Bengaluru, December 13, 2025 – The Karnataka State Government is taking concrete steps toward building a second international airport for Bengaluru, aiming to alleviate growing passenger traffic at the existing Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). Infrastructure Development Minister M.B. Patil announced today that the Karnataka State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (KSIIDC) has issued a tender to select an expert consultancy firm to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for the project.

The government has identified three potential locations: Choodahalli and Somanahalli on Kanakapura Road, and a site near Nelamangala. A preliminary inspection by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has already been completed.

The selected consultancy firm will be responsible for evaluating the suitability of each location based on a wide range of factors, including environmental impact, infrastructure requirements, economic viability, and potential impact on regional development. The firm will also provide detailed cost estimates, land requirements, and identify necessary approvals from authorities like the Ministry of Defence and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

Interested firms must demonstrate experience in completing projects worth at least ₹250 crore annually over the past five years, including consultancy reports for a minimum of five relevant projects. The deadline for submitting applications is January 12, 2026.

Minister Patil emphasized the necessity of a second airport, citing KIA’s current ranking as the second busiest in India and projecting the need for increased capacity by 2033. “We are taking a forward-looking approach to address the future needs of the state,” he stated. The feasibility report, expected within five months of awarding the tender, will guide the government’s next steps in the project. Currently, only New Delhi and Mumbai have two airports within city limits.

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