In a major infrastructure push, the Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of a Greenfield Airport at Kota-Bundi, Rajasthan, at an estimated investment of ₹1,507 crore. The announcement was made by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who said the project will significantly enhance connectivity and fuel regional development.
The airport, designed with a 3200-metre-long runway and a 20,000 sq. metre terminal building, will have the capacity to handle 20 lakh passengers annually. The facility will be equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure to meet global standards, ensuring both passenger convenience and operational efficiency.
Kota, popularly known as India’s coaching capital, attracts lakhs of students and parents every year, while Bundi is renowned for its historical architecture and cultural heritage. The new airport is expected to serve as a gateway for both education-related travel and tourism, reducing travel time and boosting the local economy.
Officials highlighted that apart from improving passenger traffic, the airport will also enhance cargo operations, benefitting local industries and agricultural producers by improving access to wider domestic and global markets.
The Greenfield project is part of the Government of India’s ongoing focus on expanding aviation infrastructure under the UDAN scheme, which aims to make air travel affordable and accessible in tier-2 and tier-3 cities.
With this, Rajasthan will strengthen its position as a key aviation hub in North India, complementing existing airports in Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, and Jaisalmer, while unlocking new opportunities in commerce, tourism, and connectivity.
