Warangal, Adilabad airports to be ready by June 2028, Telangana CM tells Centre
Synopsis
Telangana is racing to inaugurate two new airports — at Warangal and Adilabad — by its own formation day on 2 June 2028. The Adilabad facility will double as a defence airstrip with a civil enclave capable of handling A320 jets, while Warangal's terminal will draw on Kakatiya heritage. Construction at Warangal is set to begin within three weeks.
Key Takeaways
CM Revanth Reddy met Civil Aviation Minister K.
Ram Mohan Naidu in New Delhi on 14 July to push for completion of Warangal and Adilabad airports.
Both airports are targeted for inauguration by 2 June 2028 , Telangana's formation day.
Work on the Warangal airport at Mamnoor is set to begin within three weeks ; land has already been allotted.
The Adilabad airport will be a defence facility with a civil enclave; the state must acquire an additional 450 acres alongside the existing 360-acre airstrip.
The runway at Adilabad is designed to handle Airbus A320 aircraft.
Telangana contributes 5% to national GDP while holding 2.5% of the country's population.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday, 14 July met Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu in New Delhi and pressed for Central cooperation to complete the Warangal and Adilabad airports by 2 June 2028 — the state's formation day. The two leaders reviewed design plans and proposed facilities at both upcoming airports, according to the Chief Minister's Office.
Key Developments from the Meeting
Revanth Reddy told reporters after the meeting that Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu was extending full cooperation for the construction of the two airports. The Chief Minister set a firm deadline: 'We have set a target to complete the work on these two airports and inaugurate them by June 2, 2028,' he said.
Ram Mohan Naidu confirmed the target, adding that extra efforts would be put in if needed to meet the 2 June 2028 deadline. He also announced that work on the Warangal airport would commence within three weeks.
Warangal Airport: Kakatiya Culture at Its Core
The proposed Warangal airport will come up at Mamnoor. Revanth Reddy said Kakatiya culture will be given prominence in the airport's design — a nod to the region's medieval heritage. Ram Mohan Naidu had indicated in April that the foundation stone for the Mamnoor facility would be laid within three months. The state government has already allotted land for the project.
Adilabad: A Dual-Use Defence Airport
The Adilabad airport will be a defence facility with a dedicated enclave for civil aviation operations. The defence establishment already holds an airstrip across 360 acres in Adilabad; the Civil Aviation Ministry has asked the state government to acquire an additional 450 acres to accommodate the full airport footprint.
The proposed runway is designed to handle Airbus A320 aircraft, making it a significant regional connectivity asset. The plan was firmed up following separate meetings Revanth Reddy held with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, and Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy.
Telangana's Case for Infrastructure Investment
The Chief Minister underscored Telangana's economic weight in making the case for world-class airport infrastructure. He noted that the state, which accounts for 2.5% of India's population, contributes 5% to the national GDP — a per-capita economic punch that, he argued, justifies airports meeting international standards.
'A spirit of cooperation between the Central and state governments will continue, with development as the primary goal,' Revanth Reddy said. With groundwork on the Warangal airport set to begin imminently, the coming weeks will test whether the ambitious 2028 inauguration timeline holds.
Point of View
But heritage-themed architecture at airports has often inflated timelines and costs. Whether the Centre's stated 'cooperation' translates into expedited clearances and disbursements — rather than goodwill alone — will be the real measure of this meeting.
NationPress
14 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Warangal and Adilabad airports be completed?
Both airports are targeted for completion and inauguration by 2 June 2028 , which is Telangana's formation day. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu confirmed the deadline and said extra efforts would be made if needed to meet it.
Where will the Warangal airport be built?
The Warangal airport will be constructed at Mamnoor in Warangal. The state government has already allotted land for the project, and construction is set to begin within three weeks.
What is special about the Adilabad airport?
The Adilabad airport will be a defence facility with a dedicated enclave for civil aviation operations. It will feature a runway capable of handling Airbus A320 aircraft. The defence already holds a 360-acre airstrip there; an additional 450 acres must be acquired by the state.
Why is Telangana pushing for international-standard airports?
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy argued that Telangana, which contributes 5% to India's GDP despite holding only 2.5% of its population, requires world-class airport infrastructure to sustain and accelerate its economic growth.
Who did Telangana CM Revanth Reddy meet in New Delhi?
Revanth Reddy met Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu , Defence Minister Rajnath Singh , and Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy during his New Delhi visit on 14 July .
