The Tamil Nadu government will decide on the location of Chennai’s second airport in a fortnight and send its recommendation to the Centre, official sources said. Printable version | Aug 6, 2020 12:26:38 PM | https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/six-locations-shortlisted-for-chennai-second-airport/article29479974.ece
After dilly-dallying for years on a second airport for the city, the State government has now shortlisted six locations. “There is a dire need for a second airport as the existing facility is already getting saturated,” said an AAI official. But AAI officials felt it was not suitable, in view of technical factors,” said a senior government official.
Chennai news: Arakkonam, Parandur on airport authority's radar for second airport Chennai news: Arakkonam, Parandur on airport authority’s radar for second airport An official said the Airport Authority of India is looking for a property which is at least 2,500 acres for its operations, and which has green cover and is easily accessible through all modes of transportation. A proposed second airport for Chennai. With the Chennai airport’s phase-2 modernisation project being completed in the next two years, the airports passenger capacity may see an increase from 18 million to 35 million. As we fight disinformation and misinformation, and keep apace with the happenings, we need to commit greater resources to news gathering operations.
In a few days, the State government is likely to hold talks with officials of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to see which site would be feasible to build the new airport. Chennai: Chennai is set to get its second airport in Mamandur, 80 km south of the city, after a private developer’s proposal gets the final nod from the government.. With the rate at which air traffic is going up, we need one more airport at the earliest.
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The modernisation work will see a new integrated terminal, a multi level car parking lot and other works.However, the increasing air traffic has made it necessary to identify a new location for a second airport, according to reports. One of the places was identified around two months ago but failed to be approved by the AAI for technical reasons and lack of suitability.According to reports, the city needs a second airport due to the existing airport getting saturated due to the increasing air traffic. The city of Chennai is likely to get a second airport at Parandur village in Kancheepuram district. A site visit and inspection too is likely to be held, according to reports. | Photo Credit: After dilly-dallying for years on a second airport for the city, the State government has now shortlisted six locations. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda.Your support for our journalism is invaluable. To enable wide dissemination of news that is in public interest, we have increased the number of articles that can be read free, and extended free trial periods. The developer Gigi George, who is a realtor in KGS Developers, said the Airports Authority of India has cleared the site after inspection, the Times of India reported. Six locations shortlisted for Chennai’s second airport This location is deemed to be the most preferable site for the construction of the airport. The airport will either be located on a 4800 acre site at Sriperumbudur, in Madurantakam or Gummidipoondi. A field visit will also be conducted.“There are several locations on the radar. Our plans enhance your reading experience. In fact, one of the locations was identified two months back. It’s a support for truth and fairness in journalism. Chennai International Airport (IATA: MAA, ICAO: VOMM) is an international airport serving the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, and its metropolitan area.It is located in Tirusulam, 21 km (13 mi) from the city centre.Chennai International Airport is the third busiest in international traffic and cargo capacity in the country behind New Delhi and Mumbai. The state government is also likely to hold talks with officials of the Airports Authority of India to decide which location would be the most feasible to build a second airport. However, we have a request for those who can afford to subscribe: please do.
The land requirement for the new airport is around 2000 to 2500 acres and the locations were shortlisted from a bunch of places that were initially identified. We have been keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world that have a bearing on our health and wellbeing, our lives and livelihoods, during these difficult times.
The development project is not expected to be complete before 2027. Rapid exit taxiways are also being constructed which will help increase aircraft movement per hour significantly, sources from AAI had
You can support quality journalism by turning off ad blocker or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to The Hindu. Increasing air traffic in the city has led to the need of a new airport, according to reports.After several years of discussions, talks on a second airport in Chennai may finally bear fruit with the state government shortlisting six new locations for the same.