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Mamnoor Airport, once considered India’s largest pre-Independence airport, has been non-operational for over 40 years.
Established in 1930, it pre-dates Hyderabad’s Begumpet Airport and served as a vital hub for both civilian and military use. (Photo: Swarajya)
After years of delays, the long-awaited Mamnoor Airport in Warangal is now on track to become a reality.
The Telangana State government has approved Rs. 205 crore for the acquisition of 280.30 acres of land required for the airport’s expansion, as per Telangana Today.
Located about 170 km from Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Mamnoor will be the first of six planned airports in Telangana to start operating under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS-Udan).
The state government has authorised the Warangal District Collector to acquire the necessary land for the airport’s development. This includes land in surrounding villages such as Gadipally, Gunturpally, Nakkalapally, and Mamnoor itself.
In addition, Rs. 205 crore has been allocated for the land acquisition process. The Collector is also tasked with handing over 253 acres of land to the Airport Authority of India (AAI) for runway expansion.
The project received a boost after the Rajiv Gandhi Hyderabad International Airport Limited issued a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the operation of Mamnoor Airport, clearing the way for the AAI to begin development.
The Roads and Buildings Department has asked the AAI to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the airport’s construction.
Mamnoor airfield, which once covered 1,140 acres, now only has 693 acres available due to encroachment. Under the previous BRS government, discussions were held to revive the airport, with a proposal for Rs. 1,200 crore and an additional 300 acres for runway expansion. Despite a few setbacks, such as the GMR withdrawing its contract, the state government remains committed to the project.
Mamnoor Airport, once India’s largest pre-Independence airport, has been inactive for over 40 years. Established in 1930, it predates Hyderabad’s Begumpet Airport and was a key site for both civilian and military aviation.
