Cabinet approves ₹1,677 crore Srinagar airport civil enclave with 10 MPPA capacity

Direct fact

On 24 February 2026, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved a ₹1,677 crore Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport, to be developed by the Airports Authority of India with a planned capacity of 10 million passengers per annum (MPPA).

Key specifics

• The airport is located about 12 km from Srinagar city inside the Budgam Airbase of the Indian Air Force.
• The new terminal area will be 71,500 sq m, including 20,659 sq m of existing structure.
• The apron will have 15 aircraft parking bays, including 1 Code E widebody bay.
• The multi-level car parking facility is planned for 1,000 cars.
• The runway remains 3,658 m x 45 m and is operated by the IAF.

Exam lens

Infrastructure and aviation economy, CCEA approval, ₹1,677 crore, 10 MPPA, Srinagar airport location and capacity — TNPSC may ask the implementing agency and the numerical specifications.