Vijayapur Airport – Status, Master Plan & Design
Sri Jagajyothi Basveshwara Airport, also known as Vijayapur Airport or Bijapur Airport, is an under construction new greenfield airport at Bharanapura and Madabhavi villages of Karnataka by Airports Authority of India (AAI).
The new airport will feature a passenger terminal building, aircraft apron, singular 1.9 km 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.
Vijayapur Airport is expected to be completed and opened in August 2023.
- Area: 727 acres
- Estimated Cost: 220 crore
- Deadline: December 2023
- Owner & Operator: Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- Architect: Kembhavi Architects
- Civil Construction Contractor: Unknown
Current Status
Vijayapur Airport is expected to be completed and opened in August 2023.
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Location & Access
Vijayapur Airport’s project site (view on Google Maps) is located east of Vijayapur near Bharanapura and Madabhavi villages.
Terminal Design
The airport’s passenger terminal was designed by Kembhavi Architects and will resemble the temples of Hampi.
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