Solapur Airport

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Solapur Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerGovernment of India
Operator Airports Authority of India
ServesSolapur
LocationSolapur, Maharashtra
OpenedReopened on September 24, 2024
Focus city forSolapur
Elevation  AMSL 1,584 ft / 483 m
Coordinates 17°37′30″N75°56′10″E / 17.62500°N 75.93611°E / 17.62500; 75.93611
Website https://www.aai.aero/en/airports/solapur
Map
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Solapur Airport
Runways
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15/336,5912,009 Asphalt

Solapur Airport( IATA : SSE, ICAO : VASL) is a public airport located in Solapur, in the state of Maharashtra, India.

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History

The airport was built by Indian Defence Authorities in September 1948 during the police action operation on the ex-Hyderabad State. The base, however, was not maintained after the operation. [1] It was re-built in 1987 and was run and maintained by the Public Works Department. [2]

Kingfisher Red operated an ATR 72 service to Mumbai in February 2009 four times a week but was discontinued in August 2010. [3]

Proposed New Airport

Citing lack of space for expansion, The State Government has taken a decision to develop a new Green Field "Code-D" airport at a cost of Rs. 310 Crores near Boramani village about 15 Kilometres North-east from the current airport. Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) is acquiring about 650 Ha. of land for developing and developing the commercial area around the airport to support this airport 549.34 hectares [4] of which is already government land. [5] Solapur airport has been listed as one among 51 new low-cost airports that were announced by the Government in July 2013. [6] MADC decided in October 2013 that it would develop Boramani airport by forming a special purpose vehicle (SPV) in the form of joint venture company (JVC) with the Airports Authority of India (AAI). AAI will have a 51 per cent stake in the JVC, while MADC will have 49 per cent. The present value of the land at Boramani and the amount required for rehabilitation of project-affected persons will be treated as MADC's share on the state government's behalf. AAI will keep the existing Hotgi airport in Solapur fully operational until Boramani becomes operational after which, Hotgi airport property will be commercially exploited by the JVC. Demarcation of the airport boundary walls began in October 2013. But as the forest department has declined to lend their land for this project, this project still remains on hold (as of year 2024). [7]

Airlines and destinations

Beginning June 9, 2025, regional airline Fly91 introduced direct flight services connecting Solapur Airport with Goa's Manohar International Airport (Mopa). These flights operate four times a week on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays. The flight schedule is as follows: [8]

This new route aims to enhance connectivity for both business and spiritual tourism, linking Solapur, an industrial and religious hub, with Goa, a major tourist destination. [9]

AirlinesDestinationsRefs.
Fly91 Goa–Mopa, Mumbai [10]

References

  1. "Solapur Communications - Airways". Maharashtra State Gazetteers. 1977.
  2. "Solapur Airstrip, solapur". MIDC Website. Archived from the original on 28 March 2012. Retrieved 22 September 2011.
  3. "Solapur airport is operational sans flights". Times of India . 16 March 2011.
  4. "Solapur Airport". MADC Website Website. Retrieved 22 September 2011.
  5. "Solapur to get new airport". Asian Age. 2 October 2013. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
  6. "Solapur airport is operational sans flights". Daily News & Analysis . 28 June 2013. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
  7. "बोरामणी विमानतळ रेखांकनाचे काम सुरू". 8 October 2013.
  8. "Fly91 to launch Goa-Solapur flights". Hindustan Times. 24 May 2025. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
  9. "Fly91 launches Goa–Solapur route, expands Maharashtra footprint". Economic Times Travel. 28 May 2025. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
  10. "FLY91 Expands Reach with New Flights Connecting Solapur to Mumbai and Goa". News18. Retrieved 20 November 2024.