Pune Airport

Pune, March 22: In a significant development, the villagers of Pargaon in Purandar Taluka have formally opposed the proposed Purandar International Airport project. During a gram sabha meeting held on Friday, a resolution was passed to reject the acquisition of their land for the project, with approximately 150 villagers supporting the decision. The special gram sabha was convened following a...

The highly anticipated new terminal at Pune International Airport is set to commence operations on Sunday, July 14, 2024. This major infrastructure upgrade is expected to improve connectivity and reduce congestion at the airport. Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March, the New Integrated Terminal Building (NITB) represents a INR 423 crore investment and covers 51,595 square meters. The...

Murlidhar Mohol, newly appointed as the minister of state for civil aviation and cooperation, has announced significant progress in the proposed airport project at Purandar. Both the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) have given their approvals, marking a pivotal moment as all technical hurdles have been cleared. Murlidhar Mohol disclosed that the Ministry of...

During the inauguration of a new terminal building at the Lohegaon airport on March 10, 2024, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the new international airport in Pune will be constructed in Purandar, the original location designated for the project. Fadnavis stated, "The site chosen in Purandar had received all necessary clearances from the Defence Ministry. However, the...

Need of Purandar International Airport Pune The Lohegaon Air Force Station functions as a highly secure international airport, resulting in a discrepancy between the demand for international flights from Pune residents and the limited availability of such flights. Additionally, the operation of a single terminal has frequently been cited as a cause of numerous flight delays and cancellations. Despite...