Raichur Airport is an abandoned airstrip at Yeramus, located around 10 km away from Raichur city in the Karnataka state of India. The airstrip was constructed in 1942 during World War II and was abandoned after the war. Rendezvous with Raichur Deccan Herald, The Printers (Mysore) Private Ltd The Karnataka Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (KSIIDC) plans to develop this site into a low-frills airport at a cost of Rs. 185 crore.
Historic landing On 26 February 1957, when the Prime Minister of India Sri Jawaharlal Nehru was travelling on board a WIP IL-14, one of its engines caught fire. Its pilot, Sqn Ldr RA Rufus carried out an emergency landing at Raichur (a disused and unpaved surface). He was awarded Ashok Chakra for his presence of mind and dedication to the service.Details Of Aircraft Flown The Official website of Indian Air Force
Future developments Proposals to upgrade the airstrip at Raichur were made at the Karnataka State Legislative Assembly in 2008.Develop airstrip at Raichur into airport The Hindu In May 2021, the Airports Authority of India gave its technical approval for constructing a 1,800 metre long runway suitable for operations of ATR-72 sized aircraft, as requested by Karnataka State Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (KSIIDC). A total of 402 acres of land will be reserved for the development of the airport. Preparing for Raichur Airport DPR The state Government approved the detailed project report (DPR) for the airport prepared by RITES in March 2022. The airport is to be built at a cost of Rs. 185 crore. The project received environmental clearance from the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests in April 2025.
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