Bengaluru To Get Second Airport By 2033? Govt Invites Tenders For Feasibility Reports

The Karnataka government has invited tenders to appoint an expert consultancy firm to prepare a comprehensive technical and financial feasibility report for a proposed second international airport near Bengaluru.

Infrastructure Development Minister M.B. Patil said the Karnataka State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (KSIIDC) has issued the tender, with January 12, 2026, set as the deadline for submission of applications.

The State has already identified three potential locations, Choodahalli and Somanahalli on Kanakapura Road, and another site near Nelamangala. A high-level team from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has inspected these sites and submitted a preliminary report.

The consultancy firm selected through the

tender process will be required to submit a detailed feasibility report within five months. The study will assess technical, economic and financial viability, along with environmental and infrastructure-related factors.

Eligibility criteria specify that participating firms must have executed projects worth at least ₹250 crore annually over the past five years and should have completed or advised on a minimum of five projects in the relevant sector.

According to Mr Patil, the feasibility study will examine rainfall patterns, topography, power and water availability, sewage and waste management systems, surrounding population, regional development, and potential noise and pollution impacts at the proposed sites.

The report will also include estimates of project cost, land requirements, and approvals needed from various authorities, including the Ministry of Defence and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Additionally, it will assess the impact of a new airport on industry, tourism, and passenger movement.

The consultancy firm will study existing and proposed connectivity to the airport, infrastructure requirements post-construction, and the economic viability of passenger and cargo services. Based on a comparative analysis, the firm will recommend the most suitable location.

Mr Patil noted that Kempegowda International Airport is currently the country’s second busiest airport and said Bengaluru would require another airport by 2033. “With foresight, we have initiated the process early. Cities like New Delhi and Mumbai already operate two airports,” he said, adding that the next steps will be decided after the feasibility report is submitted.