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NewsInfrastructure9 November 2025

Airports Authority of India and Uttarakhand sign an agreement to take over and upgrade Naini Saini Airport

The Airports Authority of India and the Uttarakhand government signed a memorandum of understanding for the acquisition and development of Naini Saini Airport in Pithoragarh, Construction World reported. After the acquisition the authority is to modernise the airport's infrastructure. The airport covers about 70 acres.

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PlacePithoragarhPithoragarhUttarakhandIndia

Growing regionWestern Himalayas

Growing areaSaur Valley

AgencyAirports Authority of India; Government of Uttarakhand

Approximate location29.59, 80.24

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2025-11-09 Infrastructure Airports Authority of India and Uttarakhand sign an agreement to take over and upgrade Naini Saini Airport The Airports Authority of India and the Uttarakhand government signed a memorandum of understanding for the acquisition and development of Naini Saini Airport in Pithoragarh, Construction World reported. After the acquisition the authority is to modernise the airport's infrastructure. The airport covers about 70 acres. https://www.constructionworld.in/amp/transport-infrastructure/aviation-and-airport-infra/aai-uttarakhand-ink-mou-for-naini-saini-airport-upgrade/81383 India Uttarakhand Pithoragarh Pithoragarh 29° 35' 24.00" N, 80° 14' 24.00" E event site Western Himalayas Saur Valley Airports Authority of India; Government of Uttarakhand