Bengaluru, May 17 || The Kempegowda International Airport has registered a record profit for the first time since its inception, a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said on Saturday.
The airport opened in May 2008 as an alternative to the increasingly congested HAL Airport in Bengaluru, the commercial airport serving the city. The airport is named after Kempe Gowda, the founder of Bengaluru.
The statement said that Bangalore International Airport Authority held its board meeting on Friday, chaired by Shalini Rajneesh, Chief Secretary to the Government of Karnataka and Chairperson of BIAL.
The meeting marked a historic milestone as Kempe Gowda International Airport Bengaluru (Bengaluru Airport) reported a record profit for the first time since its inception, signifying a robust financial turnaround and a testament to the airport's strategic growth, sustainability initiatives, and operational excellence.
In addition to its strong financial performance, Bengaluru Airport has earned multiple prestigious global recognitions in 2025, further cementing its position as a leader in sustainable and safe airport operations worldwide.
Bengaluru Airport continues to build a safe, future-ready, and sustainability-driven aviation ecosystem. Recognised by global bodies for its commitment to environmental stewardship and excellence in airport management, the airport received several accolades from Airports Council International (ACI), the global authority on airport standards.