The race for Bengaluru’s second airport is officially gaining momentum as the Karnataka government begins detailed feasibility studies to identify the city’s next mega aviation hub.

📍 Proposed Locations 🔹 Choodahalli & Somanahalli side near Kanakapura Road
🔹 Nelamangala region

📊 What the feasibility study will examine
✅ Future passenger traffic demand
✅ Cargo & logistics growth potential
✅ Metro, road & regional connectivity
✅ Environmental impact assessment
✅ Terrain & construction feasibility

🌆 Why Bengaluru urgently needs a second airport
• Rapid growth in air passenger traffic
• Expanding IT and business travel ecosystem
• Rising cargo and logistics demand
• Reducing long-term pressure on Kempegowda International Airport

⚠️ Key Challenges Ahead
• Massive land acquisition requirements
• Environmental and forest clearances
• High terrain levelling and infrastructure costs
• Complex airspace and flight path planning

📌 The final location is expected only after detailed technical and environmental studies are completed.