The existing Bhilai Airport, currently a private airstrip operated by Bhilai Steel Plant, is being considered for upgrade to handle commercial domestic flights.
| Status | Under Consideration |
|---|---|
| Current Status | Private airport operated by Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) |
| Location | 15 km north of Bhilai city center |
| Proposed Change | Development for commercial/domestic operations |
Benefits
A commercial upgrade would dramatically reduce air travel access time for Bhilai-Durg residents who currently rely on Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur (50 km away). This would serve the 1.5 million population of the Durg-Bhilai urban area.