Kuppam Airport is a public airport under construction at Kuppam, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India.[1] The greenfield airport will be built by the Infrastructure Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited (INCAP).[2] The airport is to handle only cargo operations. The project site is located at Shantipuram mandal, about Template:Convert from the proposed eight-lane Chennai–Bangalore Expressway, and will be built at an estimated cost of Template:INRConvert in Template:Convert.[1]
History
The regions around Kuppam has a wide horticulture presence with several plantations of flowers, fruits and vegetables. The Chittoor district has also seen an increased industrial activity. To benefit the economy of the area, a cargo airport has been proposed.[1]
In 2015, INCAP conducted a feasibility study for the development of five greenfield airports in the state, including Kuppam.[3][4] The Central Government of India cleared the proposal for an airstrip at Kuppam on 2 AugustTemplate:Failed verification 2018.[1] The then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, laid the foundation stone for the airport project on 3 January 2019.[5] It was originally slated to complete the construction within the next eight months.[5] Construction is expected to be completed by December 2022.Template:Citation needed
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Airstrip to come up in Kuppam soon. The Hans India(27 August 2018). Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- ↑ Development of Regional Airport at Kuppam (Chittoor District). Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- ↑ Kuppam among 5 locations proposed for airports. The Times of India(18 February 2015). Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- ↑ Airport row: Collector allays fears of Kuppam villagers. The Hindu(11 September 2015). Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Chandrababu Naidu lays foundation stone for Kuppam Airport. Hans India(3 January 2019). Retrieved 5 January 2019.