Shivamogga Airport – Status, Master Plan & Design

Shivamogga Airport is an under construction greenfield airport at Sogane Village near Shimoga, Karnataka by Airports Authority of India (AAI).

After a failed start in the 2000’s, the project was relaunched by Karnataka’s Chief Minister in June 2020. It is expected to become open for commercial operations by 2023-end.

The airport will feature a lotus-shaped passenger terminal building, aircraft apron, singular runway and car parking facilities. It’s designed to operate small ATR-72-600 type aircraft and will be able to handle about 200 peak hour passengers.

• Area: 662.38 acre
• Estimated Cost: 384 crore
• Deadline: 2023-end
• Owner & Operator: Airports Authority of India (AAI)
• Architect: Kembhavi Architects
• Civil Construction Contractor: Unknown

Current Status & Tenders

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Location & Access

The project’s site (view on Google Maps) is located in Sogane Village, 9 km south of Shivamogga and 8 km from Bhadravathi.

Terminal Design

Page last updated: January 21, 2023. Have a question or spot an error? Let me know here.