Bengaluru‘s air travel woes may finally have a long-term solution. In his record 17th Budget, CM Siddaramaiah announced that a second airport will be developed to ease congestion at Kempegowda International Airport — India’s third largest — with a feasibility report to be prepared in consultation with the Airports Authority of India.
Second Airport & Aviation Budget at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Announced By | CM Siddaramaiah, Karnataka Budget 2026-27 |
| Purpose | Decongest Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) |
| Current Status | Feasibility report stage, AAI consulted |
| Site 1 | Choodahalli, Kanakapura Road |
| Site 2 | Somanahalli, Kanakapura Road |
| Site 3 | Nelamangala, Kunigal Road |
| AAI Site Visits | Completed |
| Airport Development Fund | ₹1,593 crore (7 domestic airports) |
| Current Year Allocation | ₹200 crore |
Why Bengaluru Urgently Needs a Second Airport
KIA is bursting at the seams. The state government has already shortlisted three locations — two on Kanakapura Road near Harohalli and one on Kunigal Road in Nelamangala — and AAI officials have completed site visits.
With Bengaluru’s tech-driven population and business travel demand growing year on year, a second airport isn’t a luxury anymore — it’s an infrastructure necessity. For more on Bengaluru’s infrastructure developments, follow TechnoSports’ technology and urban coverage.
What Else the Budget Allocates for Bengaluru
The airport announcement is just one piece of a major urban infrastructure push. The Outer Ring Road stretch from Silk Board Junction to KR Puram Metro Station will be upgraded into a global-standard corridor at ₹450 crore, alongside metro expansion, tunnel corridors, and a ₹1,700 crore road white-topping programme. Initiatives also include a Flight Training School and aircraft manufacturing on a PPP basis at Vijayapura and Shivamogga airports. Stay updated on Karnataka infra news at TechnoSports.
