Karnataka Infrastructure Development Minister MB Patil. File | Photo credit: The Hindu
The Karnataka State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (KSIIDC) has floated tenders to select an expert consultancy firm to prepare a site suitability and comprehensive technical and financial feasibility report for the proposed second international airport for the state capital.
The last date for submission of applications is January 12, 2026, Infrastructure Development Minister MB Patil said in a report on Saturday (December 13, 2025).
Giving details, he said the state government has identified sites at Choodahalli and Somanahalli on Kanakapura Road along with another location near Nelamangala for the proposed airport.
A high-level team from the Airports Authority of India inspected these sites and submitted a preliminary report. The consultancy firm selected in the tender will have to submit a detailed technical and financial feasibility report to the government within five months, he added.
Who is eligible?
Companies that have executed projects worth at least ₹250 crore annually during the last five years and have processed or prepared consultancy reports for at least five projects in the relevant sector will be eligible to participate in the tender, Mr. Patil said.
The selected consultancy firm will examine parameters such as rainfall, topography, availability of electricity, water supply, sewage and waste management infrastructure, surrounding population, regional development and noise pollution likely to arise from airport operations at all three identified locations.
Cost estimate
The minister noted that the feasibility report must also include details of the estimated cost of developing the proposed airport, the extent of land required and approvals to be obtained from various authorities, including the Ministry of Defense and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The report will also assess the impact of the new airport on industry, tourism and public mobility in the region.
The consulting firm will further examine the existing connectivity to the proposed locations and the infrastructure that will need to be built after the airport is built. In addition, cargo handling and passenger services will be examined along with their economic viability. Based on a comprehensive assessment of all three locations, the company will submit a recommendation on the most suitable location for the second airport, he explained in the report.
Until 2023
Mr. Patil said that Kempegowda International Airport currently stands second in the country in terms of passenger density. By 2033, the state will require another airport, so forward-looking efforts have been launched well in advance.
Currently, New Delhi and Mumbai have two airports each. After receiving the feasibility report, the government will decide on the next course of action, the minister said.
Published – 13 Dec 2025 18:01 IST
