Karnataka Plans Second Bengaluru Airport and Aerospace Facilities in 2026-27 Budget

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced plans to develop a second airport in Bengaluru to ease congestion at Kempegowda International Airport, with a feasibility report to be prepared after consulting the Airports Authority of India. The state has allocated Rs 200 crore for developing seven domestic airports in 2026-27, having already disbursed Rs 1,593 crore. Additionally, an aerospace common facility centre will be set up in Bengaluru, and flight training schools and aircraft manufacturing units will be established at Vijayapura and Shivamogga airports under a public-private partnership.