Cabinet approves ₹1,677 crore expansion of Srinagar airport civil enclave
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the development of the Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport at an estimated cost of ₹1,677 crore on 24 February 2026.
Summary
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the development of the Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport at an estimated cost of ₹1,677 crore on 24 February 2026. The airport is run by the Airports Authority of India within the Indian Air Force's Budgam Airbase, about 12 km from Srinagar, and was designated an international airport in 2005. Spread over 73.18 acres, the project includes a 71,500 sq m terminal for 2,900 peak-hour passengers and 10 million passengers a year, 15 aircraft parking bays and parking for 1,000 cars; the runway remains with the IAF. It targets a 5-star GRIHA rating.
Key facts
- Date
- 24 February 2026
- Cost
- ₹1,677 crore
- Operator
- AAI, within IAF's Budgam Airbase
- International status
- Since 2005
- Capacity
- 10 million passengers per annum; 2,900 at peak hour
- Terminal
- 71,500 sq m; 73.18 acres
- Green rating
- 5-star GRIHA target
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What is the estimated cost of the Srinagar International Airport Civil Enclave project approved on 24 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ₹1,677 crore
The CCEA approved the Civil Enclave at an estimated cost of ₹1,677 crore.
Srinagar International Airport operates within which Indian Air Force airbase?
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Correct answer: A — Budgam
The airport is operated by AAI within the Budgam Airbase of the IAF.
What annual passenger capacity is planned for the new Srinagar airport Civil Enclave?
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Correct answer: C — 10 million
The terminal is designed for 2,900 peak-hour passengers and 10 million passengers per annum.