Bengaluru: Where should the 2nd airport be located?

itwasntme · 5th July 2024, 10:52

We might be hyper-locally biased but where should the second BLR airport be located?

KIAL has RoFR till 2033 but after that it's a free for all. With Adani, Zurich Airports, Fairfax and GMR in the fray, it should lead to an interesting PPP venture.

Kosfactor · 5th July 2024, 10:57

Hosur!

South BLR folks would be well served by an elevated highway that connects to exiting E-city elevated highway.

Samurai · 5th July 2024, 11:09

Since hosur airport is coming up, e-city area may not work out. Mysore road side is more practical if land can be obtained.

itwasntme · 5th July 2024, 11:19

Our delightful altruistic KA politicians and their motley crew of carpetbaggers and real estate barons have already bought humongous tracts of land in anticipation.

Since the Central Government is the final arbiter, I expect a lot of heartbreak from the ‘losers’.

PreludeSH · 5th July 2024, 11:38

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Originally Posted by itwasntme

Our delightful altruistic KA politicians and their motley crew of carpetbaggers and real estate barons have already bought humongous tracts of land in anticipation.

Since the Central Government is the final arbiter, I expect a lot of heartbreak from the ‘losers’.

Don't forget, its that part of the equation where everyone is a friend of others. Its unity when something big is available

I wouldn't want peace and traffic to be disturbed in the southern Bidadi area by constructing the airport. Maybe towards Anekal would be good. This would be closer to TN also. They should first create BRTS, Metro and expressway ring roads meant only for vehicles before they start the airport.

DigitalOne · 5th July 2024, 12:10

South/South East Bengaluru areas' airport access problem can be easily solved by building the PRR and the STRR much before 2033. The deputy CM of current government is making the right noises about PRR. So hopefully that problem would be solved in next few years.

Tumkur is not too far away aerially from current airport. Connectivity can be improved with STRR and a rail link (proposed circular railway).

So, Mysore Road would be the best location for a second airport. In parallel, they should build dedicated rail transit between Bengaluru-New Airport-Mysore-Hassan on the lines of the Delhi-NCR RRTS.

TN should build another airport in Krishnagiri to cater to Hosur, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, and Salem.

madhukarmohan · 5th July 2024, 12:57

One attractive option not included in the poll is West Bengaluru, specifically near Magadi Road. This area is less developed, offering the advantage of lower land prices compared to other regions, making it a feasible location for an airport closer to the city. Additionally, it is well-connected; being close to the Mysuru highway, Hassan (Mangalore) highway, Mumbai highway, NICE road and STRR.

dass · 5th July 2024, 13:03

Rather than a whole new 'International' Airport, they should just modernize the HAL airport and move most domestic operations to this part of the town.

But then, I am also worried about the impact of traffic on this already congested area.

Sebring · 5th July 2024, 13:27

Wow, if it comes up at Ramanagara it will be like a dream. Devanahalli is too dry for me, never liked the location. Im also a big sucker for NICE road, one of the best roads in India. LOVE it! Anything touching NICE is PERFECT!

am1m · 5th July 2024, 14:26

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Originally Posted by dass

Rather than a whole new 'International' Airport, they should just modernize the HAL airport and move most domestic operations to this part of the town.

But then, I am also worried about the impact of traffic on this already congested area.

I live pretty close to the HAL airport and even back in 2008, just before that airport shut down, the line to enter the airport used to stretch outside the airport, I mean we were literally standing outside waiting to enter the building! There is simply no space to modernize that airport in a way that can handle today's domestic passenger traffic.

And the road traffic has become exponentially worse on that road. No chance it can handle the additional airport traffic coming in from all parts of the city.

Haque · 5th July 2024, 20:28

Voted for Mysore Road (SSW) - hold a small plot around this segment.

However, having an international airport around Tumkur, would likely benefit the state the most in terms of spurring development across the arid zones of Tumkur/Sira and beyond.
This could be along the Bangalore Mumbai Economic Corridor ( Ref: https://www.nicdc.in/images/document...ry_Report..pdf ).

Aviator_guy · 6th July 2024, 12:45

Only if KA and TN govt can come together for greater good and build a joint airport near Anekal-Hosur rather than both govt trying to outdo other and create total chaos !

New airport in South or South West could help both the states ! Connect it to Nice Road/STRR/PRR and build a dedicated metro line to KIAL. But I guess it may be too much to ask !

svsantosh · 6th July 2024, 14:04

If Bangalore gets 3 airports (BIAL, Old HAL, and say 1 more anywhere from Mysore road to Hosur) then all the traffic problem will fly away, literally from the ground level to about 2 kms up in the sky! How much can a 100sqkm airspace accommodate. Dont forget the Airforce base in Yelahanka too in between all this.

Honestly with such a large airport in BIAL the last thing one needs is another airport. I feel the BIAL is much larger and beautiful than DXB 1-2-3!

Fix the roads connectivity, invest in lot more mini-flyovers and increase Policing force.

ashkamath · 6th July 2024, 14:48

I voted for E-City as my home is on Haralur Road. In a large city like Bengaluru, everyone wishes to have the airport close to their place of residence and commuting time is minimised.

Having said that, I would want the 2nd airport any where in Bengaluru (Mysore road or Tumkur road) as long as there's an airport metro line to the new airport.

Now Mysore road and Tumkur road have Metro lines and if they can extend it to the new airport, then the location of the new airport doesn't matter to me. Metro is a great Equalizer. When I see a Bentley and a TVS Scooty side by side, jostling for space in the busy Bengaluru traffic, I always muse that traffic is a great Equalizer. In similar way, as long as an efficient metro line is extended to the proposed 2nd airport, the location doesn't matter much to me.

Of course, if the new airport is close to Electronic City or the old HAL airport renewed, then I would be delighted as my commuting distance and time reduces considerably.

m8002? · 6th July 2024, 17:23

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Originally Posted by dass

Rather than a whole new 'International' Airport, they should just modernize the HAL airport and move most domestic operations to this part of the town.

But then, I am also worried about the impact of traffic on this already congested area.

Even I think this is a more practical approach.
However, instead of 'most', I would restrict to few. There are easily 20+ flights from Bangalore to Mumbai. They can move 6-8 flights to HAL. Similarly for other cities especially in South India.

Currently, its really weird that someone has to travel 2 hours by cab for a 40-60 min flight to most south indian cities.

View Poll Results: BLR: Second airport. Where?
Tumkur Road area - (W)	20	12.82%
E-City area - (S)	70	44.87%
Mysore Road - Bidade / Ramanagra area (SSW)	58	37.18%
Hoskote side (E)	15	9.62%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 156. You may not vote on this poll

5th July 2024, 10:52	#1
itwasntme Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 7,197 Thanked: 12,899 Times View My Garage	Bengaluru: Where should the 2nd airport be located? We might be hyper-locally biased but where should the second BLR airport be located? KIAL has RoFR till 2033 but after that it's a free for all. With Adani, Zurich Airports, Fairfax and GMR in the fray, it should lead to an interesting PPP venture. Last edited by itwasntme : 5th July 2024 at 11:15.
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Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,906 Thanked: 46,401 Times View My Garage	re: Bengaluru: Where should the 2nd airport be located? Since hosur airport is coming up, e-city area may not work out. Mysore road side is more practical if land can be obtained.
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itwasntme Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 7,197 Thanked: 12,899 Times View My Garage	re: Bengaluru: Where should the 2nd airport be located? Our delightful altruistic KA politicians and their motley crew of carpetbaggers and real estate barons have already bought humongous tracts of land in anticipation. Since the Central Government is the final arbiter, I expect a lot of heartbreak from the ‘losers’. Last edited by itwasntme : 5th July 2024 at 11:20.
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5th July 2024, 12:10	#6
DigitalOne BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 198 Thanked: 3,004 Times	re: Bengaluru: Where should the 2nd airport be located? South/South East Bengaluru areas' airport access problem can be easily solved by building the PRR and the STRR much before 2033. The deputy CM of current government is making the right noises about PRR. So hopefully that problem would be solved in next few years. Tumkur is not too far away aerially from current airport. Connectivity can be improved with STRR and a rail link (proposed circular railway). So, Mysore Road would be the best location for a second airport. In parallel, they should build dedicated rail transit between Bengaluru-New Airport-Mysore-Hassan on the lines of the Delhi-NCR RRTS. TN should build another airport in Krishnagiri to cater to Hosur, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, and Salem.
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5th July 2024, 12:57	#7
madhukarmohan BHPian Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 67 Thanked: 397 Times	re: Bengaluru: Where should the 2nd airport be located? One attractive option not included in the poll is West Bengaluru, specifically near Magadi Road. This area is less developed, offering the advantage of lower land prices compared to other regions, making it a feasible location for an airport closer to the city. Additionally, it is well-connected; being close to the Mysuru highway, Hassan (Mangalore) highway, Mumbai highway, NICE road and STRR. Last edited by madhukarmohan : 5th July 2024 at 12:59.
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5th July 2024, 13:03	#8
dass Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 799 Times	re: Bengaluru: Where should the 2nd airport be located? Rather than a whole new 'International' Airport, they should just modernize the HAL airport and move most domestic operations to this part of the town. But then, I am also worried about the impact of traffic on this already congested area.
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Sebring Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dubai/Bengaluru Posts: 3,716 Thanked: 11,535 Times	re: Bengaluru: Where should the 2nd airport be located? Wow, if it comes up at Ramanagara it will be like a dream. Devanahalli is too dry for me, never liked the location. Im also a big sucker for NICE road, one of the best roads in India. LOVE it! Anything touching NICE is PERFECT! Last edited by Sebring : 5th July 2024 at 13:29.
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5th July 2024, 20:28	#11
Haque BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 119 Thanked: 33 Times View My Garage	re: Bengaluru: Where should the 2nd airport be located? Voted for Mysore Road (SSW) - hold a small plot around this segment. However, having an international airport around Tumkur, would likely benefit the state the most in terms of spurring development across the arid zones of Tumkur/Sira and beyond. This could be along the Bangalore Mumbai Economic Corridor ( Ref: https://www.nicdc.in/images/document...ry_Report..pdf ).
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6th July 2024, 12:45	#12
Aviator_guy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,231 Thanked: 1,442 Times	Re: Bengaluru: Where should the 2nd airport be located? Only if KA and TN govt can come together for greater good and build a joint airport near Anekal-Hosur rather than both govt trying to outdo other and create total chaos ! New airport in South or South West could help both the states ! Connect it to Nice Road/STRR/PRR and build a dedicated metro line to KIAL. But I guess it may be too much to ask ! Last edited by Aviator_guy : 6th July 2024 at 12:47.
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6th July 2024, 14:04	#13
svsantosh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubai Posts: 4,109 Thanked: 7,046 Times View My Garage	Re: Bengaluru: Where should the 2nd airport be located? If Bangalore gets 3 airports (BIAL, Old HAL, and say 1 more anywhere from Mysore road to Hosur) then all the traffic problem will fly away, literally from the ground level to about 2 kms up in the sky! How much can a 100sqkm airspace accommodate. Dont forget the Airforce base in Yelahanka too in between all this. Honestly with such a large airport in BIAL the last thing one needs is another airport. I feel the BIAL is much larger and beautiful than DXB 1-2-3! Fix the roads connectivity, invest in lot more mini-flyovers and increase Policing force.
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6th July 2024, 14:48	#14
ashkamath BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Vasco-Goa Posts: 583 Thanked: 1,516 Times	Re: Bengaluru: Where should the 2nd airport be located? I voted for E-City as my home is on Haralur Road. In a large city like Bengaluru, everyone wishes to have the airport close to their place of residence and commuting time is minimised. Having said that, I would want the 2nd airport any where in Bengaluru (Mysore road or Tumkur road) as long as there's an airport metro line to the new airport. Now Mysore road and Tumkur road have Metro lines and if they can extend it to the new airport, then the location of the new airport doesn't matter to me. Metro is a great Equalizer. When I see a Bentley and a TVS Scooty side by side, jostling for space in the busy Bengaluru traffic, I always muse that traffic is a great Equalizer. In similar way, as long as an efficient metro line is extended to the proposed 2nd airport, the location doesn't matter much to me. Of course, if the new airport is close to Electronic City or the old HAL airport renewed, then I would be delighted as my commuting distance and time reduces considerably.
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