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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The aviation industry has been working to reduce carbon emissions in the coming decades. Airports across the world have been enhancing facilities and using modern technologies that will help them achieve net zero emissions and become more sustainable. As a result of this dedication, 66 airports in India now have 100% green energy operations. 

Major Indian airports in cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Bangalore have a Level 4+ accreditation from Airports International Council. This is a significant achievement towards the aviation industry’s goal of carbon neutrality. Be it airlines offering domestic flights or long distance international flights, the aviation industry aims to become more sustainable in the coming years. 

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Initiatives to Achieve Net Zero Carbon Emissions 

In order to achieve the goal of net zero emission across major airports in India, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has taken up several initiatives such as setting standards for the Carbon Accounting along with timely-reports of the framework for Indian airports. The upcoming Greenfield Airports must also focus on carbon neutrality as per an advisory from MoCA. More emphasis should be given on utilization of green energy at these eco-friendly airports. 

Greenfield Airports in India

India will likely have 21 new Greenfield Airports in the coming years. This symbolizes aviation growth and connectivity. Karnataka welcomes Kalaburagi, Vijayapura, Hassan, and Shivamogga, while Uttar Pradesh will have airports in Kushinagar and Noida (Jewar). Gujarat will have two new airports, with one each at Dholera and Hirasar. Furthermore, Puducherry will have one airport at Karaikal. Maharashtra will likely have Greenfield Airports in Navi Mumbai, Shirdi, Sindhudurg, and Mopa. Other Greenfield Airports coming up in India include, Dagadarthi, Orvakal (Kurnool), and Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh, Pakyong in Sikkim, Durgapur in West Bengal, Kannur in Kerala, and one at Hollongi (Itanagar) in Arunachal Pradesh.

Also Read: How Sustainable Aviation Fuel Will Help Airlines Achieve Net Zero

As the aviation industry is taking more eco-friendly initiatives, you can do your part by choosing to fly with airlines that are using sustainable aviation fuel. From Emirates to Qatar Airways, you can choose your preferred airline and book Indian Eagle flights. This way, you won’t just travel on a budget but you will also contribute towards the aviation industry’s goal of net zero emissions.

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