Cabinet approves ₹1,507-crore greenfield airport at Kota-Bundi, Rajasthan
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 19 August 2025 approved the Airports Authority of India's proposal for a greenfield airport at Kota-Bundi, Rajasthan, at an estimated cost of ₹1,507 crore.
Summary
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved on 19 August 2025 the Airports Authority of India (AAI) proposal to develop a greenfield airport at Kota-Bundi in Rajasthan at an estimated cost of ₹1,507 crore. The Rajasthan government has transferred 440.06 hectares of land to AAI for an airport suitable for A-321 type aircraft. The project includes a 20,000 sqm terminal building for 1,000 peak-hour passengers and an annual capacity of 2 million passengers, a 3,200 m x 45 m runway (11/29) and an apron with 7 parking bays. The existing AAI-owned Kota airport has only a 1,220 m runway (08/26) suited to Code 'B' aircraft and cannot be developed for commercial operations because of inadequate land and surrounding urbanisation.
Key facts
- Approved
- 19 Aug 2025, CCEA
- Developer
- Airports Authority of India
- Cost
- ₹1,507 crore
- Land
- 440.06 ha transferred by Rajasthan govt
- Aircraft
- A-321 type
- Terminal
- 20,000 sqm; 1,000 peak-hour pax; 2 MPPA
- Runway
- 11/29, 3,200 m x 45 m; apron with 7 bays
- Existing airport
- Runway 08/26, 1,220 m x 38 m (Code B)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
The greenfield airport at Kota-Bundi approved by the Cabinet on 19 August 2025 is being designed to suit which type of aircraft?
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Correct answer: B — A-321
The Rajasthan government transferred 440.06 ha to AAI for a greenfield airport suitable for operation of A-321 type aircraft.
How much land has the Rajasthan government transferred to the Airports Authority of India for the Kota-Bundi greenfield airport?
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Correct answer: A — 440.06 hectares
The Government of Rajasthan has transferred 440.06 hectares of land to AAI for development of the greenfield airport.
Which runway specification is planned for the new Kota-Bundi greenfield airport?
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Correct answer: D — Runway 11/29, 3,200 m x 45 m
The project includes Runway 11/29 of 3,200 m x 45 m; Runway 08/26 of 1,220 m x 38 m belongs to the existing Kota airport.