The Tamil Nadu government has shortlisted two potential sites in Hosur, Krishnagiri district, for a new greenfield airport to support the region’s booming manufacturing sector.
According to media, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) will soon conduct a detailed study of two shortlisted locations, both within 20 km of each other. This decision follows a high-level meeting led by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin at the state secretariat.
In September, a multi-disciplinary team from AAI and TIDCO assessed four proposed locations near Hosur: Thogarai Agraharam, Shoolagiri, Dhasapalli, and a site near a private airstrip. Based on an interim report, two sites have now been shortlisted for further evaluation. The state government plans to formally request AAI to conduct the detailed study next week.
The area near the private airstrip is a strong contender for the airport. The government is also in talks with the private firm that owns the airstrip, with the potential purchase depending on the company’s willingness to sell at a reasonable price.
Srivats Ram, Chairman of the CII Tamil Nadu State Council and Managing Director of Wheels India Ltd, highlighted the importance of the proposed airport. “It will become a vital hub for business and logistics across southern India, creating a dynamic twin-city ecosystem with Bengaluru and driving growth in nearby districts like Dharmapuri and Salem,” he said as quoted by TOI. Despite challenges, the airport project could transform Hosur into a major economic and logistical centre, solidifying Tamil Nadu’s role as an industrial powerhouse.
Hosur has long been known as an automotive hub and is now expanding into advanced manufacturing, electronics, and electric vehicles. In June, Chief Minister Stalin revealed that the proposed airport, covering 2,000 acres, will have the capacity to handle up to 30 million passengers annually.
Hosur’s airport push comes as the Karnataka government is also exploring the idea of a second airport for Bengaluru, further highlighting the region’s growing importance in South India’s transportation and business networks.
