Patna airport is to be upgraded at a cost of Rs 12.16 billion, according to the Minister of State for Civil Aviation, General (retired) VK Singh.

In response to a question from BJP MP from Bihar, Sushil Kumar Modi, MoS Civil Aviation informed the House of Lords that the Airports Authority of India (AAI) in Patna has carried out the construction works of the Control Tower annex Technical Block, Fire Station & Cargo Building, New Domestic Terminal Building and related works and State Government Hangars Flying Club Building VIP Lounge Building & other associated works with a cumulative administrative approval & Expenses shrines.