Greenfield airports are entirely new aviation projects developed on previously empty land. The term indicates an environmentally conscious approach intended to minimize harm to nature during construction and commissioning. India has approved and developed many such airports under the GFA Policy 2008 to improve connectivity and reduce congestion at old city airports.
Here are the major Greenfield airports in India, including operational, under development, and notable projects.
Operational Airports
These Indian airports are already functioning and serving commercial flights across the country.
- Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, Durgapur, West Bengal (RDP)
- Shirdi International Airport, Maharashtra (SAG)
- Sindhudurg Airport, Maharashtra (SDW)
- Pakyong Airport, Sikkim (PYG)
- Kannur International Airport, Kerala (CNN)
- Kalaburagi Airport, Karnataka (GBI)
- Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy Airport, Kurnool (KJB)
- Kushinagar International Airport, Uttar Pradesh (KBK)
- Donyi Polo Airport, Itanagar (ICAO)
- Manohar International Airport, Goa (GOX)
- Rashtrakavi Kuvempu Airport, Shivamogga, Karnataka (RQY)
- Rajkot International Airport, Hirasar, Gujarat (HSR)
Major Airports Under Development
Some of the biggest ongoing projects include major airport developments currently in construction or planning stages across India.
- Noida International Airport, Jewar Airport, Uttar Pradesh (DXN)
- Navi Mumbai International Airport, Maharashtra (NMI)
Planned / Approved Projects
These are key planned and approved airport projects in India aimed at improving regional and international air connectivity.
- Vijayapura Airport, Bijapur, Karnataka
- Hassan Airport, Karnataka
- Dabra Airport, Gwalior
- Dholera International Airport, Gujarat
- Karaikal Airport, Puducherry
- Dagadarthi airport, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
- Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport, Bhogapuram, AP (VOX)
- Sonepur International Airport, Bihar
Site-Cleared Projects
The Government of India has granted site clearance for the construction of the following airports:
- Alwar, Rajasthan
- Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh
- Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
- Kottayam, Kerala
- Puri, Odisha
- Doloo, Assam
- Parandur, Tamil Nadu
- Kota, Rajasthan
- Raichur, Karnataka
Overall, these airports are being developed to ease pressure on major metro airports and expand regional connectivity under schemes like UDAAN. They also support the growth of industrial corridors, smart cities, and new international aviation hubs across India.
FAQs
How many airports have been built from scratch in India?
India has 10+ operational airports built from scratch and more than 20 planned or under construction.
Which is the first major airport built on a new site in India?
One of the earliest major airports built on a new site is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad which opened in 2008 replacing Begumpet Airport.
What does a brownfield airport mean compared to a new airport?
A brownfield airport refers to the expansion or modernization of an existing airport, while a new airport is built entirely on a new site.
Which is the biggest upcoming new airport project in India?
The Noida International Airport (Jewar Airport) in Uttar Pradesh is expected to be one of the largest airports in Asia once fully completed.
What is the Greenfield Airports Policy (GFA) in India?
It is a government policy that allows private or public investment in completely new airports, subject to approvals from the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Are newly built airports part of the UDAN scheme?
Yes, many newly built airports on fresh land support the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme by improving regional and affordable air connectivity across India.
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