The Maharashtra government has approved Rs 65 crore for the first phase of development work at Baramati Airport, with the funding covering runway renovation, safety-area construction, boundary protection and a new air traffic control tower.
The approval was announced by Indian Administrative Service officer Deepak Urmil Shiv Kapoor through a post on X, according to a report by Lokmat – Pune. The announcement marks a significant step in efforts to strengthen the airport’s basic infrastructure after development work had been pursued for an extended period.
The first phase will include renovation of the airport runway, which is central to the safe movement of aircraft. The approved works will also cover the construction of the runway and associated safety areas required for airport operations. The airport premises will be levelled as part of the development programme.
A boundary wall will be built to protect the airport perimeter. The project also includes an air traffic control tower, which will provide the infrastructure required for managing aircraft movements at the airport. Runway condition, safety areas and air traffic control facilities are among the core systems needed for the efficient functioning of an airport.
The approval therefore focuses on foundational infrastructure rather than on passenger-facing facilities. The information available in the announcement does not specify the construction agency, tendering process, work commencement date, implementation schedule or the expected completion date for the first phase.
Baramati Airport has been the subject of development efforts for a long period, but the latest approval provides a defined financial allocation for specific infrastructure works. The sanctioned amount is intended to support physical improvements within the airport area, including the runway, safety zone, perimeter wall and control tower.
The runway renewal and safety-related construction will determine the condition of the airport’s operational core, while the boundary wall is intended to secure its limits. The proposed ATC tower will add a dedicated facility for air traffic control. Together, these works are expected to strengthen the airport’s basic infrastructure, although the source report does not provide details of future phases or the type and frequency of services planned.
The next steps, including the appointment of implementing agencies, tendering and the start of construction, have not been stated in the available announcement. Further details on the execution timeline and subsequent development phases will be required to assess how the approved funding translates into operational improvements at Baramati Airport.
