AAI has issued a Rs 42.52 crore tender to expand Saharsa Airport’s runway and prepare the airstrip for Code 2B aircraft, though commercial flights have not yet begun.
MagicBricks News reported on 2026-09-11 that the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has issued a Rs 42.52 crore tender for upgrading Saharsa Airport. The work is planned to expand the runway and prepare the airstrip for Code 2B aircraft. Commercial planes cannot currently land at the airport.
What happened
AAI has put out a Rs 42.52 crore tender to upgrade Saharsa Airport. The project is intended to expand the runway and make the airstrip suitable for Code 2B aircraft.
The source also says the state government and central agencies are pushing the work forward. It does not provide a project completion date or confirm when commercial flights will begin.
Why it matters
Saharsa Airport does not currently handle commercial aircraft landings. The proposed runway and airstrip work is aimed at addressing that limitation.
For local residents and property watchers, the tender marks a proposed infrastructure upgrade. However, the source does not confirm operational flights, a launch date or any property-market outcome.
Expert view
From a real-estate tracking perspective, the tender should be treated as a project stage, not as confirmation that the airport is already operational. The relevant facts at this point are the tender value, the runway expansion plan and the proposed Code 2B aircraft readiness.
What buyers should check
Buyers, tenants and investors should check official updates from AAI and the concerned authorities on the tender, runway expansion and the airport’s readiness for Code 2B aircraft. They should also verify whether commercial flights have actually started before assigning any value to the airport upgrade.