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Parandur Out, Manellore or Cheyyur in: Vijay Govt Shortlists 2 Sites for Second Chennai Airport

AAI will inspect both sites before Tamil Nadu makes a final choice, as the second airport could still take 5-7 years to build.

  • The Tamil Nadu government shortlisted Cheyyur and Manellore for Chennai's second airport, formally requesting a pre-feasibility study from the Airports Authority of India .
  • Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced the state will drop the Parandur airport project, with the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation having completed initial site inspections.
  • Cheyyur, in Chengalpattu, sits 40 km from Puducherry airport and 35 km from Kalpakkam; Manellore, in Tiruvallur, is 50 km from Chennai and 35 km from Sriharikota.
  • Cheyyur requires Ministry of Defence clearance due to Indian Air Force airspace control, while Manellore in Gummidipoondi faces significant development challenges.
  • AAI officials will soon conduct site inspections, though sources warn the project may require 5-7 years for regulatory approvals and completion.
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After the Cancellation of the Parandur Project, the Vijaya Government Has Selected These Two Locations for the Airport.

Following the cancellation of the Parandur airport project, the Tamil Nadu government has selected Manalloor and Cheyyur for new airports. Both sites will now be inspected by the AAI.

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NDTVNDTV
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Tamil Nadu News | Chennai Second Airport: Cheyyur, Gummidipoondi Shortlisted As New Sites

Tamil Nadu's plans for a second airport in the Chennai region have taken a fresh turn, with the Vijay government shortlisting Cheyyur in Chengalpattu and Gummidipoondi in Tiruvallur as potential sites. The proposal has been sent to the Airports Authority for approval, after the decision to drop Parandur triggered political criticism from the DMK. 

·New Delhi, India
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Hindustan TimesHindustan Times
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Parandur out, Manellore or Cheyyur in: Vijay govt shortlists 2 sites for second Chennai airport

The two locations were shortlisted within a week and have been recommended to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for feasibility studies.

·New Delhi, India
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MoneycontrolMoneycontrol
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Cheyyur, Gummidipoondi shortlisted as possible sites for Chennai's second airport

The proposed second airport is also being planned alongside capacity enhancement at Chennai's existing Meenambakkam airport.

·Mumbai, India
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India TodayIndia Today
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Vijay govt shortlists 2 sites for new airport after Parandur plan scrapped

The state government has identified Manellore and Cheyyur as the potential choices to host the new airport, the sources said. The two locations were identified within a week, they added.

·Noida, India
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The HinduThe Hindu
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Tamil Nadu govt. shortlists Cheyyur, Gummidipoondi sites to build Chennai’s second airport; writes to AAI for pre-feasibility study

Tamil Nadu government selects Cheyyur and Gummidipoondi for Chennai's second airport; AAI to conduct pre-feasibility study.

·Chennai, India
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The Hindu broke the news in Chennai, India on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
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