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Palasa to Host New 500‑acre Airport Under UDAN Scheme
✍️ Swarajyamag
🗓 13 Jul 2026, 05:03 PM
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The government has approved a 500‑acre site in Palasa, Andhra Pradesh, for a new airport under the UDAN regional connectivity scheme. The project aims to boost local connectivity and economic growth.
Palasa, a coastal town in Andhra Pradesh, has been selected as the site for a new airport covering 500 acres under the central government’s UDAN regional connectivity scheme. The project, announced by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, is intended to link Palasa with major cities and enhance passenger and cargo movement in the region.
The airport will feature a single runway, passenger terminal, and basic aviation infrastructure, with an estimated construction period of 3 to 4 years.
Officials say the development will create jobs, stimulate tourism, and support local businesses by improving access to markets.
The project is part of UDAN’s broader goal to make air travel affordable and accessible across India’s underserved areas.
The airport will feature a single runway, passenger terminal, and basic aviation infrastructure, with an estimated construction period of 3 to 4 years.
Officials say the development will create jobs, stimulate tourism, and support local businesses by improving access to markets.
The project is part of UDAN’s broader goal to make air travel affordable and accessible across India’s underserved areas.