Tamil Nadu govt. shortlists Cheyyur, Gummidipoondi sites to build Chennai’s second airport; writes to AAI for pre-feasibility study
The Tamil Nadu government has identified two locations, Cheyyur in the south and Gummidipoondi in the north, as potential sites for a second airport serving Chennai. Officials have sent a request to the Airports Authority of India to conduct a pre‑feasibility study, aiming to assess viability, infrastructure requirements, and regional connectivity benefits.