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MoD Grants In-Principle Approval for Establishing Adilabad Airport in Telangana.

Defence | Dated: 05 Apr 2025

In April 2025, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has recently granted in-principle approval for civil aircraft operations at the Adilabad airfield in Telangana. Originally established during the Nizam era, this airfield is set to be developed into a joint-use facility catering to both military and civilian purposes.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - This approval marks the second airport sanctioned by the Government of India (GoI) since 2023, aiming to boost regional air connectivity and support defence training needs.
  • - The Indian Air Force (IAF) intends to set up a training establishment at the Adilabad airfield in the future.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The IAF has proposed that the Airports Authority of India (AAI) acquire adjacent land for the construction of a civil terminal, aircraft parking apron, and associated infrastructure.
  • (ii) The AAI is likely required to submit a detailed proposal to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the IAF for the civil development plans.
  • (iii) In February 2025, the GoI had granted approval for the development and operationalization of the Mamnoor Airport in Warangal, Telangana.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has recently granted in-principle approval for establishing a new airport in which Indian state?

Correct Answer: Telangana

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About MoD

  • Minister : Rajnath Singh
  • Headquarters : New Delhi