Maharashtra Fast-Tracks Purandar Airport as Land Acquisition Crosses 60%

Maharashtra’s long-awaited Purandar Airport project has taken a significant step forward, with land acquisition crossing the 60% mark and the state expanding MIDC’s borrowing limits to support the project’s next phase.

More than 60% of the nearly 3,000 acres required for the proposed Chhatrapati Sambhaji Raje International Airport at Purandar has effectively been secured. Farmers have submitted consent affidavits for around 1,837 acres of land across seven villages in Purandar taluka, where the acquisition process began in May.

According to district authorities, compensation payments have already crossed ₹900 crore, with funds directly transferred to landowners. This marks a major milestone for a project that has been discussed for years and is considered critical for Pune’s future aviation, logistics, and regional infrastructure needs.

To accelerate the process, the Maharashtra government has approved amendments to expand the borrowing limits of the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation. This will allow MIDC to raise additional funds, including a proposed ₹6,000 crore HUDCO loan, to support land acquisition for the airport project.

The proposed airport is expected to significantly strengthen Pune’s connectivity and ease pressure on the existing airport infrastructure. As Pune continues to grow as a major hub for IT, manufacturing, automotive, defence, logistics, education, and commercial activity, a dedicated international airport has become increasingly important for the region’s long-term economic development.

From a real estate and infrastructure perspective, the Purandar Airport project has the potential to become a major growth catalyst for southern Pune and surrounding regions. Large airport-led infrastructure projects typically drive demand for industrial land, logistics parks, warehousing, hospitality, commercial developments, residential townships, and supporting urban infrastructure.

The project is also expected to improve regional connectivity and support future investment across nearby corridors. Areas around Purandar could see increased interest from businesses, developers, investors, and logistics operators as the airport moves closer to execution.

For Maharashtra, the progress reflects a clear push towards strengthening large-scale infrastructure and improving connectivity-led economic growth. For Pune, it represents a long-term opportunity to unlock new development corridors and support the city’s next phase of expansion.

With more than 60% land secured and funding mechanisms being strengthened, the Purandar Airport project appears to be moving from planning momentum towards on-ground execution.