Flying High: Vijayapura’s Skyward Journey Nears the Finish Line

The long-awaited Vijayapura Airport in Karnataka is on track to become operational in the next three months. According to M.B. Patil, Minister for Large & Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, the remaining regulatory barriers have been lifted following a crucial Supreme Court decision regarding environmental approvals.

With the state's environmental application now submitted and physical construction complete, the facility awaits a final inspection by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to secure licensing and commence commercial flights.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.