What changed
On 17 September 2026, Cheyyur was reported as the likely site for Chennai’s second airport. This followed the 5 September identification of Cheyyur and Gummidipoondi as potential sites for an Airports Authority of India pre-feasibility study. The latest report does not amount to a formal selection or notification, so affected villages and land parcels remain unconfirmed.
Timeline
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Cheyyur emerges as likely site for Chennai’s second airport
A report identifies Cheyyur as the likely choice from the sites being studied for Chennai’s second airport. The supplied text does not indicate that the government has formally selected or notified the site.
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Tamil Nadu focuses on Cheyyur for Chennai’s second airport
Tamil Nadu is said to be focusing on Cheyyur for the proposed second Chennai airport. The supplied text does not confirm a formal site selection or notification.
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Tamil Nadu shortlists Cheyyur and Gummidipoondi for Chennai’s second airport
The state government has identified Cheyyur and Gummidipoondi as potential sites and asked the Airports Authority of India to conduct a pre-feasibility study. No final location has been selected or notified.
source · thehindu.com -
Search for Chennai's second airport narrows to two sites
The headline says the government has narrowed its search for a replacement airport location to two sites, but it does not identify them or provide supporting details.
source · Mathrubhumi English -
Tamil Nadu plans to seek AAI help in identifying a new Chennai airport site
Tamil Nadu plans to involve the Airports Authority of India in identifying a replacement location for Chennai's second airport. The supplied text does not name or select a site.
source · TravelBiz Monitor -
Tamil Nadu defends Parandur decision and says land acquisition was incomplete
The government defended abandoning Parandur and stated that acquisition there had not been completed. The item reports no choice of a replacement site.
source · The Meghalayan Express -
Government defends scrapping Parandur airport as opposition criticises move in Assembly
The ruling TVK defended the Parandur withdrawal during an Assembly dispute, while opposition members challenged the decision. No alternative airport site was selected.
source · The New Indian Express -
Nara Lokesh says Sri City airport proposal is not under consideration
Nara Lokesh says a Sri City airport serving Chennai is not on the government’s agenda, narrowing the options mentioned for an alternative second-airport site.
source · NDTV -
CII calls for a new greenfield airport after Parandur is dropped
CII urges the state to pursue a new greenfield airport location following the cancellation of the Parandur project. The appeal does not itself select or formally advance a replacement site.
source · Asianet Newsable -
CII urges faster selection of an alternative greenfield airport site
CII calls on Tamil Nadu to strengthen the existing Chennai airport and accelerate the search for an alternative greenfield airport location after Parandur was dropped.
source · The Tribune -
CM Vijay drops Parandur airport plan and seeks a different site
The Parandur plan is scrapped and CM Vijay intends to search for another location for Chennai’s second airport, placing alternative-site selection at the proposal stage.
source · Livemint -
Tamil Nadu plans to explore alternative sites for Chennai’s second airport
The state government announces plans to examine alternative locations for Chennai’s second airport. The supplied text gives no details about candidate sites or the selection process.
source · The Hindu
Background
Tamil Nadu began looking for a replacement site after withdrawing the Parandur airport proposal. On 23 August 2026, the state announced that it would explore alternative locations for Chennai’s second airport. On 24 August, the Parandur plan was formally described as scrapped and the replacement search returned to the proposal stage.
The new search is intended to identify a technically feasible site while causing the least possible impact on agricultural land and homes. The available timeline does not give the study criteria, study timetable, required land area or list of villages being examined.
On 25 August, the government defended its decision to abandon Parandur and reportedly said acquisition there had not been completed. No replacement location was announced at that point. A separate statement on the same date said that a Sri City airport proposal serving Chennai was not under consideration.
Where it stands
The project remains at the proposed stage as of 18 September 2026. No alternative site has been formally selected or notified.
The search became more specific on 5 September, when Cheyyur and Gummidipoondi were identified as potential sites. The state asked the Airports Authority of India to conduct a pre-feasibility study. The timeline does not report that this study has been completed or that its findings have been accepted.
Reports on 16 September said Tamil Nadu was focusing on Cheyyur. On 17 September, Cheyyur was described as the likely choice. Neither entry confirms a government selection, notification or final decision.
That distinction matters. A site being studied, shortlisted, preferred or described as likely is not the same as a formally notified airport location. At present, Cheyyur appears to be receiving greater attention, while Gummidipoondi remains one of the two potential sites identified on 5 September.
Who is affected
The people most directly affected are buyers, owners, farmers, residents and builders with land in or near the areas being examined around Cheyyur and Gummidipoondi. However, the exact villages, survey numbers and proposed airport boundaries are not yet reported.
People who own land around the former Parandur proposal should note that the airport plan there was dropped on 24 August. The timeline reports that the government later said acquisition had not been completed. It does not provide parcel-level information about the position of individual owners.
No owner should treat a general reference to Cheyyur or Gummidipoondi as proof that a particular property will be acquired.
What to check before you buy or build
For land in or near either potential area, separate confirmed records from reports about likely locations. Before committing money or starting construction:
- Ask whether any formal government notice identifies the village or survey number. No alternative-site notification is reported in the timeline.
- Check whether the seller is relying only on the 16 or 17 September reports about Cheyyur.
- Ask for the latest written planning and land records covering the specific parcel.
- Confirm whether any restriction, notice or acquisition communication has actually been issued for that land.
- Record the exact village, survey number, subdivision and boundaries. A broad place name cannot show whether a parcel falls within a future project area.
- Consider the possibility that either candidate could be rejected or that the study could identify a different option.
The most important current fact is that no village or individual parcel is confirmed for the replacement airport. Buyers should not price land on the assumption that Cheyyur has already won, or that Gummidipoondi has been ruled out.
What happens next
The reported next step is the Airports Authority of India pre-feasibility study for Cheyyur and Gummidipoondi. Its completion date is not yet reported. The timeline also does not say when Tamil Nadu will make a final choice.
A clear change in status would require a formal site selection or notification. Until that happens, reports that Cheyyur is preferred or likely do not settle which villages may face acquisition. Further technical assessment may confirm one candidate, reject both or lead to another location, but no outcome is yet reported.
Open questions
- When will the pre-feasibility study be completed? Not yet reported.
- What technical criteria are being used to compare Cheyyur and Gummidipoondi? Not yet reported.
- Which villages and survey numbers are within the study areas? Not yet reported.
- Has Cheyyur been approved by the government? No formal approval is reported.
- Is Gummidipoondi still being considered? It was identified as a potential site on 5 September, and no later entry formally removes it.
- When will a final site be notified? Not yet reported.
Check your land
Questions people ask
Has Cheyyur been selected for Chennai’s second airport?
No formal selection or notification is reported. Cheyyur was described as the likely site on 17 September 2026 and as a focus of the state on 16 September. It was one of two potential sites identified for a pre-feasibility study, along with Gummidipoondi.
Is Gummidipoondi still being considered for Chennai’s second airport?
Gummidipoondi was identified with Cheyyur as a potential site on 5 September 2026, when the Airports Authority of India was asked to conduct a pre-feasibility study. Later reports focused on Cheyyur, but the timeline does not report that Gummidipoondi has been formally rejected.
Which villages will be acquired for Chennai’s new airport?
The affected villages, survey numbers and proposed airport boundaries are not yet reported. No replacement site has been formally selected or notified. Owners should therefore check for parcel-specific written notices and should not assume that every property around Cheyyur or Gummidipoondi will be acquired.
What happened to the Parandur second airport plan?
The Parandur proposal was dropped on 24 August 2026, and Tamil Nadu began searching for a different site. The government later reportedly said acquisition at Parandur had not been completed. The timeline does not explain the parcel-level position of individual owners or report a revival of that proposal.
Should I buy land near Cheyyur before the airport site is confirmed?
Treat the airport location as unconfirmed. Cheyyur is reported as likely, but no formal selection, boundary or village list has been notified. Before buying, identify the exact survey number, check current land and planning records, and ask whether any parcel-specific government notice has actually been issued.
Sources
- Reported Swarajyamag 1
- Reported timesofindia.indiatimes.com 1
- Reported thehindu.com 2
- Reported The New Indian Express 1
- Reported NDTV 1
- Reported The Tribune 1
- Reported Livemint 1
- Unverified Mathrubhumi English 1
- Unverified TravelBiz Monitor 1
- Unverified The Meghalayan Express 1
- Unverified Asianet Newsable 1
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