In response to Unstarred Question No. 100 in Lok Sabha, to be answered on January 29th, 2026, regarding the upgradation of Bagdogra Airport, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation (Shri Murlidhar Mohol) stated that the Airports Authority of India has undertaken the development of a New Civil Enclave at Bagdogra Airport at an estimated cost of Rs. 1549 crore. The development includes construction of a new terminal building with a capacity of 10 million passengers annually, an apron with 10 parking bays suitable for A-321 type aircraft, link taxiways, multi-level car parking and allied works. The projected completion date is March 2027, but the timeline depends on factors such as land acquisition, mandatory clearances, and financial closure.
Key Entities Referenced
Bagdogra Airport: The airport undergoing upgradation and the central subject of the question.
Ministry of Civil Aviation: The ministry responsible for answering the question regarding the airport's upgradation.
Airports Authority of India: The entity undertaking the development of the Bagdogra Airport.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 100
th
(To be answered on the 29 January 2026)
UPGRADATION OF BAGDOGRA AIRPORT
100. SHRI RAJU BISTA
Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state:-
(a) the details of ongoing and proposed infrastructure development works at
Bagdogra Airport;
(b) the details of the funds sanctioned and released for the expansion of terminal
building, parking and runway extension; and
(c) whether the Government has set any timeline for the completion of these
projects and if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION
(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)
(a) & (b): The Airports Authority of India has undertaken the development of New
Civil Enclave at Bagdgora Airport at an estimated cost of Rs.1549 crore. The
development works include construction of a New Terminal Building with an annual
capacity to handle 10 million passengers, construction of an Apron capable of
accommodating 10 parking bays suitable for A-321 type aircraft, link taxiways
Multi-Level Car Parking and allied works.
(c): The projected date of completion for the project is March, 2027. However, the
timeline for completion of the airport projects depends upon many factors such as
land acquisition, availability of mandatory clearances, financial closure etc.
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