With Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) projected to exceed its structural capacity by 2032-33, discussions emerge around the need for a third airport in Bengaluru. Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) suggested the requirement for multiple airports, but the reopening of the old HAL Airport faces contractual challenges. A 2020 proposal to build an airport between Bengaluru and Mysuru gains importance, emphasizing the need for connectivity to the southern catchment and the rising cargo from the industrial corridor. The discussion explores options such as upgrading underutilized runways and considering locations like Hassan, Mysuru, Kolar, and others.
Bengaluru Contemplates Third Airport or HAL Reopening as Kempegowda International Airport Faces Capacity Crisis
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