₹220-crore project is part of Karnataka’s efforts to leverage air connectivity in the state to get investors and industries look beyond Bengaluru and rectify regional imbalance.The chief minister said the airport, to be constructed in two phases, will be completed in about a year.“This airport will cater to all neighbouring districts and will aid tourism and economic activity in the region," Yediyurappa said.The site for the proposed airport, Sogane village, which is situated about 12 kms from Shivamogga city, will be built on an area of 662.38 acres, the state government said in a statement.Yediyurappa said he has been trying to kickstart the airport project in his home district for over a decade but could not do so.The airport is expected.