Chennai airport modernisation deadline revised to December 2026

The central government has set December 2026 as the revised deadline for completing the ongoing modernisation of Chennai airport. Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol attributed the delays to the Covid-19 pandemic, cyclones, and heavy rainfall.

The Rs 2,467 crore project is currently in its second phase, focusing on Terminal 3 development to increase annual passenger capacity to 35 million. As of June 2026, Rs 1,762.08 crore has been spent on the project.

Source: Times of India - Chennai