Bihar
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has approved the construction of an international
airport in Sonpur, Saran district
¨ The state cabinet, chaired by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has
approved the construction of an international airport in Sonpur, Saran
district.
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This project is considered a major infrastructure boost for North Bihar.
The 4,200-meter-long runway will be capable of handling large aircraft such as
the Airbus A380.
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The airport will be developed on an area of 4,228 acres between Hajipur
and Dumaria and is targeted for completion by 2030.
Sonpur
International Airport: Key Features
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This project will be the largest airport in Bihar in terms of land area
and one of the major major airports in the country.
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The 4.2-kilometer-long runway will be suitable for wide-body and
long-haul aircraft.
¨ The state government has allocated ₹1,302 crore for land acquisition, and the process has begun.
¨ Site clearance has been received from the Union Civil Aviation Ministry, and the proposal was also mentioned in the Union Budget.
