Belagavi's Vijayapura Airport Nearing Completion, Set to Open by February 2024

Belagavi: Vijayapura Airport is expected to become operational by the conclusion of February 2024. Small scale industries Minister Sharanabasappa Darshanapur, in response to MLC Prakash K Rathod's query, expressed optimism that the project is on track for completion by the specified timeline, paving the way for the commencement of flight operations.

Darshanapur was replying on behalf of infrastructure minister MB Patil. The airport, designed to accommodate Airbus-320 type aircraft, is under development at a cost of Rs 347.92 crore. A grant of Rs 347.92 crore has been released thus far for this project, which is being executed in three phases. All construction works are slated for completion by February 2024.

The Minister informed that a total of 727.01 acres of land have been acquired for the airport. Compensation amounting to Rs 31.92 crore has already been disbursed for 351 acres of land, and Rs 2.25 crore has been deposited in court for 28.08 acres of land.