Question 1

Is it safe to buy Purandar airport land inside the seven acquisition villages?

Accepted Answer

No. All seven villages (Vanpuri, Udachiwadi, Kumbharvalan, Ekhatpur, Munjwadi, Khanwadi, Pargaon Memane) are under MIDC acquisition. Any private sale inside the notified boundary after the acquisition notification is legally challengeable. Cross-check the survey number against MIDC's notification before proceeding. Use 1acre's Premium map layer (https://1acre.in/subscribe) to overlay the acquisition boundary across all seven notified villages against your survey number before any transaction.

Question 2

Which villages are affected by Purandar airport land acquisition?

Accepted Answer

Seven villages in Purandar taluka are notified: Vanpuri, Udachiwadi, Kumbharvalan, Ekhatpur, Munjwadi, Khanwadi, and Pargaon Memane. MIDC has declared 2,753 hectares as industrial area; the forest department contributes a further 70 hectares to the 2,823-hectare total. Phase 1 covers 1,217 hectares across approximately 6,500 landowners. The project is governed by a special purpose vehicle in which CIDCO holds 51%, MADC 19%, MIDC 15%, and PMRDA 15%.

Question 3

When will Purandar airport be completed and operational?

Accepted Answer

Formal land acquisition commenced on May 4, 2026. The district administration is targeting 50% of 1,217 hectares secured by June 10, 2026. Construction is expected to begin in October–November 2026 with a three-year deadline, pointing to an operational date of 2029–2030.

Question 4

What is the compensation rate for Purandar airport land acquisition?

Accepted Answer

The base compensation rate is Rs 1.61 crore per acre (District Collector, May 6, 2026). The effective average payout reaches approximately Rs 2 crore per acre after valuation of houses, trees, wells, and orchards. Consenting landowners also receive 10% of developed land in the project area.

Question 5

How far is Purandar airport from Pune city?

Accepted Answer

The airport site is approximately 20-25 km southeast of Pune city in Purandar taluka. The Pune Outer Ring Road is planned to provide access road connectivity to the airport, reducing effective travel time once complete.

Question 6

Who is developing the Purandar Greenfield Airport?

Accepted Answer

MIDC is leading land acquisition. The airport SPV is structured with CIDCO holding 51%, MADC approximately 19%, and the remaining 30% split between MIDC and PMRDA. Development is planned on PPP mode after land acquisition. CIDCO bears the largest repayment liability on the Rs 6,000 crore HUDCO loan raised for the project. Formal land acquisition commenced on May 4, 2026, with the district administration targeting at least 50% of 1,217 hectares secured by June 10, 2026.

Question 7

What documents must I check before buying land near Purandar airport?

Accepted Answer

Verify NA conversion status under PMRDA, confirm the survey number is outside the MIDC acquisition boundary, demand a RERA-registered project, and reject any deal offered via Power of Attorney or unregistered Agreement of Sale. MahaRERA is cracking down on unregistered agents in this zone. Use 1acre's Premium map layer (https://1acre.in/subscribe) to cross-check any survey number against the notified MIDC acquisition boundary before committing to any purchase.

Question 8

Which areas near Purandar airport are good for real estate investment?

Accepted Answer

Saswad is the nearest established town outside the acquisition zone with active plotted development. Jejuri on the Pune-Satara highway also sees activity. Both require NA conversion verification before purchase; neither carries confirmed metro or rail connectivity as of 2026.

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