Airport Traffic Growth Analysis

Key Findings:

• Greenfield airports recorded a 24.9% year-on-year growth in passenger traffic in 2024-25, outpacing brownfield airports at 9.1%.
• Greenfield airports handled 10.1 million passengers in 2024-25, up from 8.1 million in the previous fiscal year.
• However, growth was uneven across projects, with some airports experiencing sharp gains while others saw declines.

Greenfield Airports:

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• Several new airports reported significant growth, including:
  • Ayodhya: more than fourfold increase in passenger traffic.
  • Rajkot (Hirasar) and Shivamogga: more than double passenger volumes.
  • Deoghar and Itanagar (Hollongi): strong double-digit growth, reflecting improving regional connectivity.
• Conversely, 40% of greenfield airports saw a decline in passenger traffic, indicating underutilisation and demand constraints.

Brownfield Airports:

• Brownfield airports recorded slower growth at 9.1%, but showed more stable and broad-based expansion.
• Of the 112 brownfield airports, 22 witnessed a drop in passenger numbers in 2024-25.
• Established traffic bases in metro and tier-2 cities supported brownfield airports' growth.

Conclusion:

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• New infrastructure is expanding capacity, but traffic generation remains uneven and dependent on regional demand dynamics.
• Noida International Airport's success will depend on sustained demand, airline connectivity, and integration with the broader aviation network.