Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the tender for the new airport near Pune will be released shortly.
IllustrationChief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the tender for the proposed Chhatrapati Sambhajiraje International Airport at Purandar near Pune will be floated shortly. The project has already secured about 80% of the 1,216 hectares needed, and district officials are moving to take possession of the remaining land.
No construction or operational timelines have been shared yet.
What this means for Indian travellersIf you are planning travel from Pune, keep an eye on updates about the new airport as it may offer more flight options in the future.
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