India to Review 150km Airport Radius Rule to Allow Multiple Airports in Major Cities
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India to Review 150km Airport Radius Rule to Allow Multiple Airports in Major Cities

The Union Government will review its policy restricting new airports within a 150 km radius of existing ones, allowing multiple airports in major cities if current capacity is saturated. Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu stated this, emphasizing the need to accommodate increased air passenger traffic. The government is also facilitating new airport constructions in cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai, prioritizing aviation sector growth for economic activity and employment.

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