Bangalore International Airport Area Planning Authority (BIAAPA)

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About Bangalore International Airport Area Planning Authority (BIAAPA)

Founded Year : 1961

BIAAPA stands for Bangalore International Airport Area Planning Authority. It is a government body responsible for planning and development of the area surrounding Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, India. It was formed in 1961 under the KARNATAKA TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1961. The agency is responsible for the overall development of the airport area, including land use, transportation, infrastructure, and environmental management. Its main objective is to ensure that the airport area is developed in a sustainable and planned manner, while also protecting the rights and interests of local residents and businesses.

Major Developments

BIAAPA has acquired 79200 Hectares (Ha) of land and developed it for residential, recreational, industrial, commercial and institutional purposes-

  1. 227.82 Ha developed for residential purposes.
  2. 0.41 Ha developed for Industrial purposes.
  3. 74421.87 Ha developed for Agriculture
  4. 17.69 Ha for Commercial purposes
  5. 13.86 Ha for Public and Semi-public
  6. 3.91 Ha for Public Utilities
  7. 17.98 Ha for Park and Open space
  8. 84.48 Ha for Transport and Communication
  9. 295.32 Ha Vacant land
  10. 4116.62 Ha Watersheet

BIAAPA has been involved in the development of new residential areas in the airport area, including the construction of affordable housing and apartment complexes along with new commercial areas in the airport area, including the construction of shopping malls, hotels, and office buildings. It is also promoting the development of industries around the airport area, with a focus on technology and aerospace sectors as well as ensuring that the airport area is developed in an environmentally sustainable manner. This includes measures to protect natural habitats, reduce pollution and promote green energy and sustainable transportation. It is also developing the social and physical infrastructure in the airport area, including schools, hospitals, parks and sports facilities.

Major Plan with Years

Master Plan (2001-present)

A Modified and containment strategy that laid emphasis on “Selecting a core planning (development) area subjected to special environmental controls and an action area corridor so that the corridor becomes a processional way to Bangalore. Utilizing the opportunity to harness and transform the ribbon and associated unplanned accretion growth into planned and focused nodal center. Developing a satellite town or Airport township taking the benefits of available infrastructure. Considering three towns (Doddaballapura, Devanahalli and Vijayapura) as not only the growth centers influenced by the airport related activities, but also as containment centers of the excess population from the Bangalore Metropolitan Area”.

Major Initiatives

The Bengaluru International Airport Area Planning Authority (BIAAPA) is responsible for the overall development of the area surrounding Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, India. Some of the major initiatives that BIAAPA has undertaken or is currently undertaking include:

  • Transportation infrastructure: BIAAPA is responsible for the development of transportation infrastructure in the airport area, including the construction of new roads, flyovers, and public transportation systems to improve connectivity.
  • Affordable housing: It is promoting the development of affordable housing in the airport area, to provide housing for the economically weaker sections of the society.
  • Smart city initiative: It has been working on the smart city initiative in the airport area, including the use of technology to improve services and infrastructure.
  • Industrial development: It is promoting the development of industries around the airport area, with a focus on technology and aerospace sectors.

Area Covered

The Bangalore International Airport Area Planning Authority (BIAAPA) is responsible for the overall development of the area surrounding Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, India. The area covered by BIAAPA is specifically defined by the Government of Karnataka and is primarily in two regions:

The Airport Area: The area that falls within the airport's operational area, including the airport itself and the land surrounding it that is used for airport-related activities. This includes the airport's runways, taxiways, aprons, and terminal buildings.

The Airport Influence Area: The area that is affected by the airport's operations, including the areas surrounding the airport where land use and development is influenced by the airport's presence. This may include areas that are affected by noise, pollution, and other impacts associated with the airport's operations.

Metro Routes

Bangalore Metro Phase 2B(KR Puram to Airport) is an under construction Blue Line from Bengaluru city to Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Devanahalli.Construction of Phase-2B began in February-2022. The total length of the line is 37 km. The metro train to the airport will be originating from Silk Board.


Authority’s Top Projects

All Projects

EMI Starting : ₹ 50,400

Purva Tivoli Hills

Puravankara Limited


Starting :

₹ 75 Lac

Starting SqFt. cost: ₹6168

North Bangalore , Bangalore

61 acres


EMI Starting : ₹ 1,37,088

Prestige Marigold

Prestige Estates Projects Ltd.


Starting :

₹ 2.04 Cr


North Bangalore , Bangalore

50 acres


EMI Starting : ₹ 4,70,400

Sobha Lifestyle

Sobha Ltd.


Starting :

₹ 7 Cr

Starting SqFt. cost: ₹14150

North Bangalore , Bangalore

55 acres


Adarsh Savana

Adarsh Group


North Bangalore , Bangalore

99 acres


Prestige Golfshire

Prestige Estates Projects Ltd.


North Bangalore , Bangalore

275 acres


Address :

BIAAPA, No.333/1, V.J Complex, 1st Floor,Sulibele Road, Shanthi Nagar Devanahall

Pincode :

562110

Website :

www.biaapa.in

Phone Number :

08029566001