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AAI team begins two-day inspection of sites for proposed greenfield airport in Bhadradri
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Published - September 08, 2026 12:57 am IST - BHADRADRI KOTHAGUDEM
Khammam MP Ramasahayam Raghuram Reddy with members of the Airports Authority of India team at one of the sites shortlisted for the proposed greenfield airport in Bhadradri Kothagudem district on Monday.
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A multidisciplinary team from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Monday inspected three of the alternative sites identified by the State government for the proposed greenfield airport in Bhadradri Kothagudem district
The inspection comes after a pre-feasibility study found two earlier identified sites unsuitable for the airport last year, prompting the district administration to shortlist five to six alternative locations.
The shortlisted sites include Seethampeta in Sujathanagar mandal, Chaparalapalli in Mulakalapalli mandal, and Penagadapa in Chunchupalli mandal, and locations in Dummugudem and Palvancha mandals, official sources said.
On the first day of its two-day exercise, the AAI team surveyed the three sites, examining land availability, geographical coordinates, revenue maps and other technical details.
The study will assess topography, geological and climatic conditions, night-landing requirements and the viability of the runway approach funnel to determine the sites’ suitability for the airport.
Earlier in the day, the team held discussions with Khammam MP Ramasahayam Raghuram Reddy and district officials at the Singareni guest house in Kothagudem.
The discussions covered the requirement of a suitable site for a 2,500-metre to 2,700-metre runway capable of handling ATR-72 and Airbus A320/A321 aircraft, besides the requisite logistics and infrastructure.
The presence of electrified railway lines used for coal transport near one of the alternate sites was also discussed, sources said.
The team will inspect the remaining sites on Tuesday. It is likely to undertake a detailed technical feasibility study and submit a report to the government.
Published - September 08, 2026 12:57 am IST
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Published - September 08, 2026 12:57 am IST - BHADRADRI KOTHAGUDEM
Khammam MP Ramasahayam Raghuram Reddy with members of the Airports Authority of India team at one of the sites shortlisted for the proposed greenfield airport in Bhadradri Kothagudem district on Monday.
| Photo Credit: Arrangement
A multidisciplinary team from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Monday inspected three of the alternative sites identified by the State government for the proposed greenfield airport in Bhadradri Kothagudem district
The inspection comes after a pre-feasibility study found two earlier identified sites unsuitable for the airport last year, prompting the district administration to shortlist five to six alternative locations.
The shortlisted sites include Seethampeta in Sujathanagar mandal, Chaparalapalli in Mulakalapalli mandal, and Penagadapa in Chunchupalli mandal, and locations in Dummugudem and Palvancha mandals, official sources said.
On the first day of its two-day exercise, the AAI team surveyed the three sites, examining land availability, geographical coordinates, revenue maps and other technical details.
The study will assess topography, geological and climatic conditions, night-landing requirements and the viability of the runway approach funnel to determine the sites’ suitability for the airport.
Earlier in the day, the team held discussions with Khammam MP Ramasahayam Raghuram Reddy and district officials at the Singareni guest house in Kothagudem.
The discussions covered the requirement of a suitable site for a 2,500-metre to 2,700-metre runway capable of handling ATR-72 and Airbus A320/A321 aircraft, besides the requisite logistics and infrastructure.
The presence of electrified railway lines used for coal transport near one of the alternate sites was also discussed, sources said.
The team will inspect the remaining sites on Tuesday. It is likely to undertake a detailed technical feasibility study and submit a report to the government.
Published - September 08, 2026 12:57 am IST
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