Solapur Airport
{{Short description|Airport in Maharashtra, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}
{{Infobox airport
| name = Solapur Airport
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| IATA = SSE
| ICAO = VASL
| type = Public
| owner = Government of India
| operator = Airports Authority of India
| city-served = Solapur
| location = Solapur, Maharashtra
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| elevation-m = 483
| elevation-f = 1,584
| coordinates = {{coord|17|37|30|N|75|56|10|E|region:IN|display=inline,title}}
| website = https://www.aai.aero/en/airports/solapur
| pushpin_map = India Maharashtra#India
| pushpin_label = SSE
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| r1-number = 15/33
| r1-length-m = 2,009
| r1-length-f = 6,591
| r1-surface = Asphalt
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| opened = Reopened on September 24, 2024
| focus_city = Solapur
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Solapur Airport (सोलापूर विमानतळ) {{Airport codes|SSE|VASL}} is a public airport located in Solapur, in the state of Maharashtra, India.
History
The airport was built by Indian Defence Authorities in September 1948 during the police action operation on the ex-Hyderabad State. The base, however, was not maintained after the operation.{{cite web|url=http://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/Solapur/comm_airways.html |title=Solapur Communications - Airways|publisher= Maharashtra State Gazetteers |year= 1977}} It was re-built in 1987 and was run and maintained by the Public Works Department.{{cite news |title=Solapur Airstrip, solapur |url=http://www.midcindia.org/Pages/SectorialStrength.aspx#9 |publisher=MIDC Website |access-date=22 September 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120328122747/http://www.midcindia.org/Pages/SectorialStrength.aspx#9 |archive-date=28 March 2012 }}
Kingfisher Red operated an ATR 72 service to Mumbai in February 2009 four times a week but was discontinued in August 2010.
{{cite news|title=Solapur airport is operational sans flights |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Solapur-airport-is-operational-sans-flights/articleshow/7715576.cms |work=Times of India |date= 16 March 2011}}
Proposed New Airport
Citing lack of space for expansion, The State Government has taken a decision to develop a new Green Field "Code-D" airport at a cost of Rs. 310 Crores near Boramani village about 15 Kilometres North-east from the current airport.
Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) is acquiring about 650 Ha. of land for developing and developing the commercial area around the airport to support this airport 549.34 hectares{{cite news|title=Solapur Airport|url=http://www.madcindia.org/solapur.html |publisher=MADC Website Website |access-date=22 September 2011}} of which is already government land.{{cite news|title=Solapur to get new airport|url=http://www.asianage.com/mumbai/solapur-get-new-airport-974 |publisher=Asian Age | date= 2 October 2013| access-date=4 January 2014}} Solapur airport has been listed as one among 51 new low-cost airports that were announced by the Government in July 2013.
{{cite news|title=Solapur airport is operational sans flights |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/1854583/report-51-new-low-cost-airports-to-be-set-up-pmo|work=Daily News & Analysis |date= 28 June 2013 |access-date=6 July 2013}} MADC decided in October 2013 that it would develop Boramani airport by forming a special purpose vehicle (SPV) in the form of joint venture company (JVC) with the Airports Authority of India (AAI). AAI will have a 51 per cent stake in the JVC, while MADC will have 49 per cent. The present value of the land at Boramani and the amount required for rehabilitation of project-affected persons will be treated as MADC's share on the state government's behalf. AAI will keep the existing Hotgi airport in Solapur fully operational until Boramani becomes operational after which, Hotgi airport property will be commercially exploited by the JVC. Demarcation of the airport boundary walls began in October 2013. But as the forest department has declined to lend their land for this project, this project still remains on hold (as of year 2024).{{cite web | url=https://divyamarathi.bhaskar.com/article/MAH-WMAH-boramani-airport-work-start-in-solapur-4396732-NOR.html | title=बोरामणी विमानतळ रेखांकनाचे काम सुरू | date=8 October 2013 }}
Airlines and destinations
Beginning June 9, 2025, regional airline Fly91 introduced direct flight services connecting Solapur Airport with Goa's Manohar International Airport (Mopa). These flights operate four times a week on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays. The flight schedule is as follows:{{Cite news |title=Fly91 to launch Goa-Solapur flights |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/pune-news/fly91-to-launch-goa-solapur-flights-101748456208207.html |newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=24 May 2025 |access-date=29 May 2025}}
- Fridays and Mondays:
- Goa (D7:20 AM) – Solapur (A8:30 AM)
- Solapur (D8:50 AM) – Goa (A10:05 AM)
- Saturdays and Sundays:
- Goa (D4:05 PM) – Solapur (A5:10 PM)
- Solapur (D5:35 PM) – Goa (A6:50 PM)
This new route aims to enhance connectivity for both business and spiritual tourism, linking Solapur, an industrial and religious hub, with Goa, a major tourist destination.{{Cite web |title=Fly91 launches Goa–Solapur route, expands Maharashtra footprint |url=https://travel.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/aviation/domestic/fly91-launches-goasolapur-route-expands-maharashtra-footprint/121459671 |website=Economic Times Travel |date=28 May 2025 |access-date=29 May 2025}}{{Airport-dest-list|3rdcoltitle={{Abbr|Refs.|References}}|3rdcolunsortable=yes
|{{nowrap|Fly91}}| Goa–Mopa, Mumbai|{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/auto/fly91-expands-reach-with-new-flights-connecting-solapur-to-mumbai-and-goa-9126184.html|title=FLY91 Expands Reach with New Flights Connecting Solapur to Mumbai and Goa|work=News18|accessdate=20 November 2024}}
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