HYDERABAD: Telangana is set to get its second airport as the state government on Sunday sanctioned Rs 205 crore for acquiring 280.3 acres of land for the construction of Mamnoor Airport in Warangal. The government has also accepted the Airports Authority of India’s (AAI) proposal to develop the airport for A-320 type aircraft operations under the

Telangana government sanctions Rs 205 crore for acquiring land to develop Mamnoor Airport in Warangal, enhancing regional air connectivity.

According to the GO issued on Sunday, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) in July 2022, informed the state government that it is ready to develop Warangal Airport for A-320 type of aircraft for IFR (instrument flight rules) operations and is ready to bear the infrastructure cost,

Telangana government allocates ₹205 crore for Mamnoor Airport development in Warangal, following GMR Group's approval.

A master plan has been prepared for the operation of A-320 type aircraft, for which an additional land measuring 253 acres is required from the Telangana state government, free of cost and free from all encumbrances.

Telangana government has issued orders sanctioning Rs 205 crore for acquiring over 280 acres of land for the development of Mamnoor Airport at Warangal, after GMR Group which manages Hyderabad Airport issued "No Objection" certificate for operation of the aerodrome.