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Tamil Nadu scraps Parandur project, cancels Chennai's second airport plan
✍️ News18
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 11:03 PM
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The Tamil Nadu government has officially withdrawn the proposal for a second airport at Parandur, ending plans for a new air hub serving Chennai.
The state government of Tamil Nadu announced that the proposed Parandur airport, intended to serve as Chennai's second international gateway, will not proceed. The decision was communicated through an official statement, confirming that the project has been cancelled.
The Parandur site, located about 70 kilometres south of Chennai, had been earmarked for a multi‑billion‑rupee airport to alleviate traffic at the existing airport. With the cancellation, the state will reassess its aviation infrastructure strategy.
No detailed reasons were provided in the announcement, and officials indicated that future plans for expanding air connectivity will be explored through alternative measures.
Stakeholders, including airlines and local businesses, are expected to review the impact of the cancellation on regional development and travel demand.
The move marks a significant shift in Tamil Nadu's transport policy, underscoring the government's cautious approach to large‑scale infrastructure projects.
The Parandur site, located about 70 kilometres south of Chennai, had been earmarked for a multi‑billion‑rupee airport to alleviate traffic at the existing airport. With the cancellation, the state will reassess its aviation infrastructure strategy.
No detailed reasons were provided in the announcement, and officials indicated that future plans for expanding air connectivity will be explored through alternative measures.
Stakeholders, including airlines and local businesses, are expected to review the impact of the cancellation on regional development and travel demand.
The move marks a significant shift in Tamil Nadu's transport policy, underscoring the government's cautious approach to large‑scale infrastructure projects.