Airport at Adilabad: The Ministry of Defence has given initial approval to convert Adilabad’s old Nizam-era airfield into a civilian airport that will also host an Indian Air Force training facility.
In an official letter to the Telangana government, the MoD explained: “The Indian Air Force (IAF) plans to set up a training establishment at the location in the future.” The proposal suggests developing the airfield as a shared civilian-military facility.
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The Airports Authority of India (AAI) will need to acquire nearby land to build passenger terminals, aircraft parking areas, and other necessary infrastructure. “The AAI may be required to submit a detailed proposal for an NOC from the IAF,” the letter added.
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IAF to set up a training facility in future; Along with AAI to develop it as a joint user airport after acquiring land & submitting detailed proposal for NOC. pic.twitter.com/6IUvftZ393
— Naveena (@TheNaveena) April 2, 2025
This marks the second airport approval for Telangana since the new Congress government took charge in December 2023. Earlier in February, the Centre cleared plans for Mamnoor Airport in Warangal.
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Telangana Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy expressed gratitude for the decision, he expressed satisfaction over securing approval for Adilabad Airport, following a similar nod for Mamnoor Airport in Warangal in February, reported by Deccan Herald. He also specifically thanked PM Modi and Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu for granting permission.
