Rs 1,507 Crore Greenfield Airport Planned for Kota-Bundi Region
A greenfield airport project serving the Kota and Bundi districts of Rajasthan has been reported at a project value of Rs 1,507 crore, with a completion target of October 2027. The project was reported on 1 November 2026 by Sangri Today. No promoter or implementing agency has been identified in available reporting.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Project | Kota-Bundi Greenfield Airport |
| Location | Kota-Bundi, Rajasthan |
| Project Value | Rs 1,507 crore |
| Type | Greenfield |
| Target Completion | October 2027 |
| Promoter | Not reported |
| Stage | Not confirmed in available data |
Project in Context of India's Aviation Pipeline
The Kota-Bundi airport is one of several greenfield airport schemes under development across India. Projects India tracks 384 aviation infrastructure projects across the country, of which five were added to the database in the last 90 days. Other active greenfield schemes in the pipeline include a project at Dholera, Ahmedabad in Gujarat that is nearing completion, a project at Chiethu, Kohima in Nagaland valued at Rs 700 crore currently under approvals, and the now-completed Jewar International Airport in Uttar Pradesh.
The Rs 1,507 crore value places the Kota-Bundi project in a mid-range bracket relative to schemes currently tracked, which span from Rs 230 crore taxiway works at Chennai to a Rs 2,467 crore terminal expansion at the same airport.
Stage Breakdown: Where India's Aviation Projects Stand
Of the 384 aviation infrastructure projects tracked by Projects India, the largest share — 173 — remain at the Under Approvals stage, indicating a substantial pipeline that has yet to move to active procurement or construction. A further 70 are at the Planning stage. Construction has started on 87 projects, while 21 have reached completion. Twelve are at the Early or Announced stage, and 11 have received approvals and are approaching procurement.
This distribution is significant for suppliers and contractors: the concentration of projects in early and approvals stages means that a considerable volume of tenders and engineering appointments is yet to come to market. For businesses monitoring award timing, projects currently under approvals represent the most immediate near-term opportunity horizon.
Geography: Where Aviation Work is Concentrated
Maharashtra leads all states in tracked aviation projects with 71, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 30 and Gujarat with 28. Karnataka accounts for 26 projects, Andhra Pradesh for 24, and Tamil Nadu for 19. Rajasthan, the state in which the Kota-Bundi project sits, does not appear in the top six states by project count in Projects India's current records, suggesting it represents a less saturated market for aviation-focused suppliers relative to western and southern states.
For contractors and equipment suppliers with capacity to operate in Rajasthan, the Kota-Bundi greenfield scheme — if it moves to active procurement — would be among the more significant aviation opportunities in the state. The Infrastructure Projects sector overview provides broader context on the pipeline across all infrastructure sub-sectors in India.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
At Rs 1,507 crore and with an October 2027 completion target, the Kota-Bundi greenfield airport implies a construction schedule that — if procurement has not yet begun — would require accelerated tendering and award in the near term. Civil contractors, airside infrastructure specialists, terminal fit-out suppliers, ground-handling equipment makers and utility providers active in Rajasthan should monitor this project for procurement notices.
The broader national picture reinforces the scale of the opportunity: with 173 aviation projects currently under approvals and 70 at planning stage nationally, the forward order book across the sub-sector remains substantial. Suppliers are advised to track emerging tenders as approvals-stage projects convert to active procurement. Live tenders across infrastructure sectors can be monitored for new aviation notices as they are issued.
Firms that have recently been active on comparable greenfield schemes — such as the Nellore airport in Andhra Pradesh (Rs 648 crore, approvals received) or the Hubli expansion in Karnataka (Rs 273 crore, construction started) — may find relevant prior experience applicable to the Kota-Bundi scope. The full list of tracked projects allows cross-referencing by geography, stage and value to prioritise pursuit decisions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Kota-Bundi greenfield airport project?
The Kota-Bundi greenfield airport is a proposed new airport serving the Kota and Bundi districts of Rajasthan, reported at a project value of Rs 1,507 crore with a target completion date of October 2027, as reported by Sangri Today on 1 November 2026.
Who is the promoter of the Kota-Bundi airport project?
No promoter or implementing agency for the Kota-Bundi greenfield airport has been identified in currently available reporting. Further details are expected as the project moves through approvals and procurement stages.
How many aviation infrastructure projects are active in India?
Projects India tracks 384 aviation infrastructure projects across India. Of these, 173 are under approvals, 87 have started construction, 70 are at planning stage, 21 are completed, 12 are early or announced, and 11 have received approvals.
