Govt. sets the ball rolling for the Bengaluru’s second airport
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Why in news
The State government initiated plans for a second airport in Bengaluru to address projected capacity limitations at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) by the early 2030s.
Background
Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) is projected to handle 80-90 million passengers by the end of the decade. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is currently evaluating potential sites and has invited tenders for a feasibility report.
Facts for Prelims
- FactKIA is projected to handle 80-90 million passengers by the end of the decade
- BodyAirports Authority of India (AAI) is the body evaluating potential sites and inviting tenders for the feasibility report
- PlaceThe Bengaluru Airport City project spans 463 acres
For Mains
Q. Discuss the necessity of developing multi-airport hubs in rapidly urbanizing metropolitan regions to sustain economic growth and infrastructure demands.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Urban congestion: Mitigation of logistical bottlenecks in high-density corridors
- Infrastructure scalability: Addressing capacity saturation in primary aviation hubs
- Economic multiplier: Impact of integrated 'Airport City' models on regional logistics
Keywords: Infrastructure scalability · Urban logistics · Capacity limitations · Feasibility study · Aviation hub
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