Great Nicobar Airport: India's new strategic outpost

India Dec 21, 2025

India is building the Great Nicobar International Airport at its southernmost tip, and it's a pretty big deal.
This dual-use airport will let the military land bigger planes, speed up defense response times, and boost India's presence in a key part of the region.

More than just security: local growth & travel

The Indian Navy will handle military flights here, while regular flights get managed by the Airports Authority of India.
Besides helping with national security, this airport is set to make life easier for locals—connecting Great Nicobar Island to the rest of India and opening doors for tourism near hotspots like Phuket and Langkawi.
It's all part of a long-term plan to grow the island's economy and put it on more international travel maps.