Summary:
The AAI will require 1,000-2,000 acres to build a second airport which the ministry of civil aviation is planning to develop as an Aero City. Officials said that large tracts of land are available in those areas which are also close to a highway. The AAI may have to take a decision on which location is suitable. "Sites at Madurantakam and Gummidipoondi are also being considered for the project. The airport will have a capacity of 40 million passengers per year.The ministry of civil aviation has been putting pressure on the state government to identify the land so that a feasibility study and other formalities could begin..