The government of Telangana has sought the Central government’s help to reactivate old airports as well as establish a chain of greenfield airports and heliports to connect remote parts of the state.
This will help in connecting distant districts such as Adilabad and allow easy access to tourist destinations such as Yadadri. The government is working towards making Warangal airport functional as it will boost regional air transport and support the upcoming Kakatiya Mega Textile Park.
The government also intends to open a heliport at Warangal airport on a subsidy basis so that investors and operators find it viable. A greenfield airport is being planned at Kothagudam that can connect the coal belt, mines and power sector ecosystem around Khammam district and an airport is also proposed at Jakranpally, which will support the upcoming Pharma City NIMZ.