Aviation Gateway 2050: Strategic Coastal Airport Vision

Explore Tamil Nadu's strategic vision for an offshore Coastal Mega Airport off the Chennai coast. A sustainable, displacement-free, and safety-first alternative to the controversial Parandur greenfield airport, featuring an integrated Air-Sea Logistics Hub.

Strategic Directives

• No Farmer Displaced: Built entirely on reclaimed offshore land off the Ennore-Kattupalli coast, avoiding the acquisition of 5,746 acres of agricultural farmlands and wetlands in Parandur.
• Aviation Safety First: Sea-based approach paths eliminate urban crash hazards and residential noise footprint issues (NEF 40+ zones).
• Air-Sea Logistics Hub: Located within 2–5 km of Kamarajar Port (Ennore) and Kattupalli Port, creating a dominant maritime-aviation gateway for the Indian Ocean region.
• Exchequer & Citizen Welfare: Multi-runway hub designed for 100M+ passengers annually by 2050, financed via green bonds and yielding substantial capital equity.

Key Data Comparison

Parandur Greenfield: ₹43,705 Crore estimated cost, including ₹9,699 Crore land acquisition and ₹11,000 Crore Metro link extension. Affects 13 villages, Nelvoy Eri, and Parandur Lake catchment area.

Coastal Reclaimed Airport: ₹88,500 Crore estimated Phase 1 layout, including ₹25,000 Crore marine reclamation, ₹8,000 Crore seawall, and ₹8,000 Crore access road-rail bridge. Zero agricultural land loss.