After Scrapping Parandur, TN Eyes Manellore and Cheyyur for Airport
What Happened
The Tamil Nadu government has shortlisted Manellore (Tiruvallur district) and Cheyyur (Chengalpattu district) as potential sites for Chennai’s proposed second airport and has asked the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to conduct pre-feasibility studies. The move comes days after the state scrapped the controversial Parandur greenfield airport project and began exploring alternative locations.
Key Takeaways
A final decision will be taken after AAI submits its feasibility report. The new airport is aimed at meeting Chennai’s growing passenger and cargo traffic needs, though both shortlisted sites may still require multiple regulatory clearances before the project can move forward.