The proposed international greenfield airport project in Sonepur has received approval during a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary. This airport is set to become Bihar's largest international air facility, featuring three runways and state-of-the-art amenities. The first phase, involving an investment of approximately ₹6500 crore, is targeted for completion by 2030.

The meeting, held at Sankalp Sabhagar, Lok Sevak Awas, was attended by Saran MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Principal Secretary to CM Deepak Kumar, Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit, Development Commissioner Mihir Singh, and senior officials from the Civil Aviation Department. Following the meeting, MP Rudy issued a press release stating that the technical-economic feasibility report submitted by RITES Limited, a public sector undertaking of the Government of India, was approved.

The project plans for three 3800-meter-long runways, equipped with modern CAT guidance systems for both directions. It will accommodate large aircraft such as Boeing 777, A-320, and A-380, with provisions for landing, taxiing, and parking. The total project cost is estimated at ₹37,000 crore, with terminal development to occur in three phases. The airport will be developed as a modern cargo hub in addition to passenger facilities.

Plans also include a separate terminal for private and corporate aircraft, a commercial zone between runways, and an aerocity. A 45 to 60-meter-high modern air traffic control tower will also be constructed. A project management unit has been formed to expedite land acquisition, and the Chief Minister has directed timely resolution of landowner issues and acceleration of the acquisition process.