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Parandur ruled out as Chennai airport expansion site, officials seek new location
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 09:03 PM
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The government has dismissed Parandur as the proposed site for Chennai airport’s expansion, leaving the already‑acquired land in limbo while officials evaluate alternative locations.
The state government announced that the Parandur parcel will no longer be used for the planned expansion of Chennai International Airport, citing feasibility concerns and local opposition.
The decision puts several hundred acres of land, already acquired from farmers and private owners, in an uncertain status. Authorities have said they will review compensation and rehabilitation measures for those affected.
Transport officials confirmed that a new site is being identified, with a shortlist of possible locations under technical and environmental review. The search is expected to take several months, as the project aims to accommodate larger aircraft and increased passenger traffic.
No revised timeline for the expansion has been released, but the ministry has pledged to keep stakeholders informed as the site‑selection process progresses.
The decision puts several hundred acres of land, already acquired from farmers and private owners, in an uncertain status. Authorities have said they will review compensation and rehabilitation measures for those affected.
Transport officials confirmed that a new site is being identified, with a shortlist of possible locations under technical and environmental review. The search is expected to take several months, as the project aims to accommodate larger aircraft and increased passenger traffic.
No revised timeline for the expansion has been released, but the ministry has pledged to keep stakeholders informed as the site‑selection process progresses.