₹750 Crore Ujjain Airport Project Set to Transform Regional Connectivity by 2027

Ujjain, April 11: The proposed airport is being led by Fly Bharathi Aviation & Aeronautics Pvt. Ltd. , which formalised its involvement through an MoU signed during the Global Investment Summit.

Project Overview

Estimated cost: ₹750 crore
Location: Near Datana–Matana airstrip (between Ujjain and Dewas)
Distance from city centre: ~20 km (approx. 30 minutes drive)
Initial land requirement: 241 acres
Long-term land plan: Nearly 10,000 acres
Runway length (Phase 1): 2,200 – 2,500 metres
Future potential: International operations

Interim Upgrade

The government has already approved approximately ₹590 crore to upgrade the existing airstrip, allowing flight operations to begin even before the full-scale airport is completed.

Tourism Demand

Madhya Pradesh annual tourists: ~13 crore
Ujjain alone contributes: Over 7.32 crore visitors
Key attraction: Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga
Major event: Simhastha Kumbh Mela (2028)

Government Vision

The Ujjain airport is part of a larger strategy by the Madhya Pradesh government to strengthen regional aviation infrastructure, building airports at intervals of roughly 100 kilometres.

A 360-degree industrial ring corridor is also being planned within a two-hour travel radius from Ujjain, integrating the airport with surrounding economic zones.

Real Estate Impact

The airport project is already influencing real estate activity in the region:

Areas along Ujjain–Dewas Road witnessing increased investor interest
Property prices gradually rising
Increased demand in Mahavir Nagar, Chota Bangarda, and Dhar Road

Economic Impact

Boost to retail and hospitality sectors
Increased demand for hotels, guest houses, malls, and food outlets
Employment generation
Overall economic development of the region