The Kalaburagi Airport is in Kalaburagi, Karnataka. Operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), it was built by the Public Works Department (PWD), Karnataka. The airport is located around 12 km from the city centre. With this, Gulbarga is connected to other parts of the country.
Kalaburagi Airport: Key facts
| Name | Kalaburagi Airport |
| Code | GBI |
| Located | Kalaburagi |
| Started operations | November 22, 2019 |
| Operated by | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Area | 742 acre |
| Passenger capacity | 79,143 |
| Airport type | Public |
Kalaburagi Airport: Project cost
The Kalaburagi Airport was completed at a cost of Rs 181 Cr.
Kalaburagi Airport: Construction details
The Kalaburagi Airport is constructed on an area of 742 acre. The runway of this airport is 3175 x 45 sqm. The terminal building occupies 2,173 sqm.
While it was planned to be constructed with the Karnataka government using the Public Private Partnership (PPP model), the construction of the Kalaburagi Airport was later taken up by a consortium of Maytas Infra, NCC Infrastructure Holdings, VIE India Project Development and Holding under Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model. However, due to financial problems, this project fell flat.
Finally, the Kalaburagi Airport was constructed and completed by the Karnataka government’s PWD department. The construction was completed in August 2019.
Closest airports to Kalaburagi
In addition to the Kalaburagi Airport, there are other airports close to Kalaburagi. These are present in Karnataka, Telangana, Maharashtra, and Goa.
The airports close to Kalaburagi are:
- Hyderabad Airport
- Goa Airport
- Pune Airport
- Belgaum Airport
- Aurangabad Airport
Kalaburagi Airport: Facilities available
- The airport has a waiting area, where passengers stay until it’s time to board flights.
- The airport has a baggage counter to drop luggage.
- The airport has a medical care room, which will attend any medical emergencies.
- The airport has parking facilities.
- There are restrooms at the airport.
- The airport has wheelchair accessibility.
- Lights.
- Water supply.
Real estate impact of Kalaburagi Airport
Gulbarga is a Tier-II city, showing promise due to presence of industries and tourism that will create more jobs. Areas such as MSK Mill Area is a popular residential hotspot. This is around 16 km from the airport. According to Housing.com, the average price/sq ft for buying an independent house is Rs 4,375 sqft. The average rent for a flat, say 1BHK is Rs 5,697.
Housing.com POV
Kalaburagi Airport has positively impacted the growth of Gulbarga and Karnataka. It has also helped in the growth of the real estate market here.
FAQs
When was Kalaburagi Airport made operational?
The Kalaburagi Airport was made operational on November 22, 2019.
How many terminals are there at the Kalaburagi Airport?
The Kalaburagi Airport has one terminal.
How many passengers can be accommodated in the Kalaburagi Airport?
Around 79,143 passengers can be accommodated in the Kalaburagi Airport.
How many domestic airports are in Karnataka?
There are seven domestic airports in Karnataka.
How many airports are being planned in Karnataka?
There are five airports - Ballari, Bijapur, Hassan, Karwar, and Raichur - being planned in Karnataka.
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