Located in the historic city of Warangal, Mamnoor Airport is a name that dates back to India’s pre-independence era. Once operational during the Nizam’s rule, the airport was among the largest in Asia at the time in terms of area. Though it fell into disuse after the 1980s, recent developments indicate a strong push to revive and upgrade Mamnoor Airport, making it a crucial node in Telangana’s growing air connectivity network.
A Strategic Location for Regional Growth
Warangal, a city known for its cultural heritage and emerging IT sector, lacks a fully functional airport. The revival of Mamnoor Airport is set to change that, offering:
Faster access to air travel for northern Telangana
Boosts to tourism, industry, and business
Employment and regional economic development
Its location—just 5 km from Warangal city—makes it easily accessible, and its vast land area allows room for future expansion.
Government’s Role in the Revival
The Telangana state government, in coordination with the Airports Authority of India (AAI), has been actively pursuing the reactivation of Mamnoor Airport. The project is expected to include:
A new passenger terminal building
Upgraded runway and navigation systems
Modern air traffic control and safety mechanisms
Land acquisition and planning are already in progress, and once complete, the airport will cater to both domestic and potentially international regional flights.
Looking Ahead
The revival of Mamnoor Airport is more than just an infrastructure project—it’s a vision to bring Warangal back on India’s aviation map. With plans aligned to connect tier-2 cities under the UDAN scheme (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik), Mamnoor’s development is a crucial step in promoting regional air connectivity.
As Telangana expands its aviation infrastructure, Mamnoor is poised to become a gateway to north Telangana, linking tradition with modernity and growth.
