Centre Gives Green Signal for Kothagudem Airport

The proposed airport in Telangana’s Bhadradri Kothagudem district has received approval from the Union Civil Aviation Ministry, clearing the way for the project to move forward. Sujathanagar has been selected as the location, where the airport is planned to be developed across around 667 acres. According to reports, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has informed the Telangana government about the selection. The authorities surveyed six locations, including Penagadapa, Palvancha-Dammapeta, Chaparalapalli, Dummugudem, Sujathanagar and Seethampeta, before identifying the most suitable site.

The survey considered land availability, runway requirements, elevation restrictions, surrounding forest areas and flood conditions. The proposed site is around 3.4 km from the main road and 5.7 km from Kothagudem railway station. Bhadrachalam is approximately 35.4 km away, while the Singareni area is around 32.3 km from the location. The report also places a wildlife sanctuary about 7.4 km away and takes past flood levels into account. With the central approval in place, the state government is expected to proceed with land acquisition and other formalities. The project adds to the airport development plans at Mamnoor in Warangal and Adilabad.