The four airports are Vijayapura, Hubballi, Belagavi and Shivamogga.

Recognizing the surge in domestic air traffic, which now sees approximately 3,500 flights departing daily, Hasan acknowledged that airport congestion is undesirable. BCAS has developed optimal standards and tools to address this issue, including the implementation of smart security lanes to enhance passenger experience.

The investment plan entails allocating Rs 30,000 crore for enhancing the 'airside' infrastructure over the next five years, with the remainder earmarked for 'cityside' development within the subsequent five to ten years across airports in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Guwahati, Jaipur, and Thiruvananthapuram.

During the event held in Hyderabad, Scindia announced that the current count of airports and waterdromes in the country, presently at 149, is anticipated to surpass 200.

As many as 14 flights were cancelled at the Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi, on Thursday due to dense fog

As many as 164 planes are lying idle at 15 airports in the country, the government said on Thursday.