Mysore/Mysuru, Feb. 13 -- The long-pending proposal to expand the runway at Mysore Airport from the existing 1,740 metres to 2,750 metres in the first phase, a move that will enable the operation of larger aircraft, has gained fresh momentum.

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has initiated a joint survey and inspection of 206.12 acres identified for expansion. The exercise is aimed at verifying land boundaries, assessing site conditions and identifying any encumbrances before documentation is finalised.

A multi-agency inspection was carried out between Dec. 15 and 17, 2025, involving officials from the Karnataka State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (KSIIDC), the nodal agency for land acquisition and ha...