In a recent meeting of airport officials convened by the Deputy Commissioner of Belagavi, Jagdish Shettar, Member of the Lok Sabha representing Belagavi, proposed the initiation of a ‘Demand Survey‘ to explore the possibility of upgrading Belagavi Airport to international status.
Belagavi, recognized as the fastest-growing city and the second capital of Karnataka after Bengaluru, already boasts one of the largest airports in the state. Currently, the airport facilitates nine flights connecting various cities across the country, Shettar added.
During the meeting, Parliamentarian Shettar highlighted the significance of Belagavi Airport, noting that it attracts air travellers not only from the city itself but also from neighbouring regions, including Kolhapur in Maharashtra and Bagalkote, Vijayapur, and Dharwad districts in Karnataka.
Given the airport’s strategic location and growing demand, Shettar emphasized that Belagavi Airport possesses the necessary qualifications for an upgrade to international status. The Director of Belagavi Airport Authority acknowledged the public demand and suggested moving forward with the essential ‘Demand Survey’ as the first step.
The meeting was attended by Rajya Sabha Member Eranna Kadadi, Belagavi City (North) MLA Asif (Raju) Seth, Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Roshan, and Airport Authority Director Thiagarajan.
The Belgavi domestic airport to get international airport status has been talked about for many years with no actions. One would certainly hope that it would be a dream come true around this cycle.