New airports to open in Karnataka this year

Karnataka's Chief Minister, Basavaraj Bommai, revealed in the State Budget that due to the increasing popularity of air travel, new airports will be built, existing ones upgraded, and ongoing airport projects finished.

Five new airports are being developed in Shivamogga, Vijayapura, Hassan, Raichur, and Karwar.

Shivamogga and Vijayapura airports will be completed this year, and Ballari airport will be developed under a PPP model.

The Mysuru airport will receive an allocation of ₹320 crore for upgrading.

Feasibility reports for constructing airports in Davangere and Koppal have been prepared, with construction starting this year.

The state currently has eight functional airports operating commercial flights.