Draft:Kuppam Airport
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Kuppam Airport | |
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| Summary | |
| Airport type | Public |
| Owner/Operator | Infrastructure Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited |
| Serves | Chittoor |
| Location | Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh |
| Coordinates | 12°52′25″N 078°24′23″E / 12.87361°N 78.40639°E |
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The Kuppam Airport is expected to be built at Kuppam, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India.[1] The greenfield airport will be built by the Infrastructure Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited (INCAP).[2] The project site is located at Shantipuram mandal, about 25 km (16 mi) from the proposed eight-lane Chennai–Bangalore Expressway, and will be built at an estimated cost of ₹100 crore (equivalent to ₹134 crore or US$16 million in 2023) in 1,000 acres (4.0 km2).[1]
History
[edit]The region around Kuppam has a wide horticultural presence with several plantations of flowers, fruits and vegetables. The Chittoor district has also seen increased industrial activity. To benefit the economy of the area, a domestic airport has been proposed.[1]
In 2015, INCAP conducted a feasibility study for the development of five greenfield airports in the state, including Kuppam.[3][4] The Central Government of India cleared the proposal for an airport at Kuppam on 2 August[failed verification] 2018.[1] The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, laid the foundation stone for the airport project on 3 January 2019.[5] Construction was originally slated to be completed within the next eight months.[5] After being reelected as Chief Minister in 2024, Naidu promised that construction of the "long-pending" airport would be expedited.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Airstrip to come up in Kuppam soon". The Hans India. 27 August 2018. Archived from the original on 31 October 2019. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- ^ "Development of Regional Airport at Kuppam (Chittoor District)". INCAP. Archived from the original on 9 July 2020. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- ^ "Kuppam among 5 locations proposed for airports". The Times of India. 18 February 2015. Archived from the original on 15 April 2019. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- ^ "Airport row: Collector allays fears of Kuppam villagers". The Hindu. 11 September 2015. Archived from the original on 9 April 2021. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Chandrababu Naidu lays foundation stone for Kuppam Airport". Hans India. 3 January 2019. Archived from the original on 24 January 2021. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- ^ Subramanyam, Avinash P. (25 June 2024). "CM Chandrababu Naidu unveils Kuppam development plan". www.deccanchronicle.com.