Project Status and Value
The Jammu airport expansion project, valued at Rs 864 crore, is on track, as reported by Greater Kashmir on 23 September 2026. The report cited the project director as the source of the status update. No further details regarding scope, timeline or contractors were available from the published headline.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Project | Jammu Airport Expansion |
| Location | Jammu |
| Reported Value | Rs 864 crore |
| Reported Status | On track |
| Source Report Date | 23 September 2026 |
Aviation Infrastructure Activity Across India
The Jammu expansion is one of numerous airport projects progressing across the country. Projects India tracks 382 aviation infrastructure projects in India, of which four were added to the database in the last 90 days.
The stage breakdown of tracked projects in this sub-sector illustrates the depth of the pipeline. Of the 382 projects tracked, 173 are under approvals, 87 are at construction started stage, 70 are in planning, 21 are completed, 11 have approvals received, and a further 11 are at early or announced stage. The concentration of projects in the under-approvals stage points to a substantial volume of work that is expected to move into procurement and construction phases in the near to medium term.
Geographic Distribution of Tracked Projects
Maharashtra leads all states in tracked aviation infrastructure activity with 70 projects, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 30, Gujarat with 28, Karnataka with 26, Andhra Pradesh with 23 and Tamil Nadu with 19. States outside this top six account for the remaining tracked projects, indicating that aviation infrastructure investment is spread broadly rather than concentrated in a single region.
Recent projects entering construction in this sub-sector include a Rs 230 crore rapid exit taxiways and taxiway works project at Chennai promoted by the Airport Authority of India, and a Rs 273 crore airport expansion at Hubli in Karnataka, also promoted by the Airports Authority of India. The Rs 2,467 crore Chennai Airport Phase II Terminal 3 project is likewise at construction started stage.
Comparable Projects in the Pipeline
Among other notable projects tracked by Projects India, an airport project at Dagadarthi, Nellore in Andhra Pradesh valued at Rs 648 crore has received approvals, while a greenfield airport project in Nagaland valued at Rs 700 crore remains under approvals. At the larger end, the Rs 5,000 crore Y J Gabriel International Airport in Chhattisgarh has approvals received, and the Rs 6,000 crore Jewar Airport in Uttar Pradesh is recorded as completed.
These figures illustrate the wide range of project sizes active in the sub-sector, from sub-Rs 300 crore works packages to multi-thousand-crore greenfield developments, offering entry points for suppliers and contractors across different capacity levels. Readers can view the full list of tracked projects on the Projects India platform.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
The confirmation that the Rs 864 crore Jammu expansion is on track signals that procurement activity connected to this project may be active or approaching. Suppliers of airside civil works, terminal fitout, mechanical and electrical systems, and related equipment should monitor this project for tender issuance.
More broadly, with 87 aviation infrastructure projects already at construction started stage and 173 still under approvals nationally, the forward pipeline of work entering procurement is substantial. The geographic spread — with strong activity in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu — means suppliers and contractors in multiple regions have proximate opportunities to pursue.
Projects India currently records zero open tenders in the broader Infrastructure Projects sector at the time of publication, though this position can change as projects advance through approvals. Suppliers are advised to track the live tenders page for updates as projects in the under-approvals cohort move forward.
Frequently asked questions
What is the value of the Jammu airport expansion project?
The Jammu airport expansion project is valued at Rs 864 crore, as reported by Greater Kashmir on 23 September 2026. The project director was cited as confirming the project is on track. No further breakdown of scope or timeline was available from the published report.
How many aviation infrastructure projects are tracked in India?
Projects India tracks 382 aviation infrastructure projects across India. Of these, 87 are at construction started stage, 173 are under approvals, and 70 are in planning, indicating a large volume of work in various stages of development nationwide.
Which states have the most aviation infrastructure projects in India?
Based on Projects India data, Maharashtra leads with 70 tracked aviation infrastructure projects, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 30, Gujarat with 28, Karnataka with 26, Andhra Pradesh with 23 and Tamil Nadu with 19.
