₹1,507 Crore Kota‑Bundi Greenfield Airport to be Ready by Oct 2027

The Rajasthan government has confirmed that the greenfield airport serving Kota and Bundi will be built at an estimated cost of ₹1,507 crore. The project, approved under the central aviation scheme, aims to boost regional connectivity and attract investment to the area. Construction work, which began earlier this year, is progressing on schedule with land acquisition and initial earth‑moving completed. Authorities have set October 2027 as the target date for operational readiness, pending final testing and certification. Once opened, the airport is expected to handle both passenger and cargo traffic, reducing travel time for residents and supporting tourism in the region.