Calicut International Airport
Calicut International Airport (locally referred to as Karipur Airport), is an International Airport serving the city of Kozhikode and Malappuram in the state of Kerala, India. It also serves other cities and districts of the Malabar region, Wayanad and Palakkad. It is situated 28 km away from Kozhikode. The airport opened on 13 April 1988, and serves as an operating base for Air India Express and operates Haji Pilgrimage services to Medina and Jeddah from Kerala. It is tied with Hyderabad in terms of international traffic. It received the international airport status on 2 February 2006. It is one of the few airports in the country with a tabletop runway.
Features
- Domestic and International Flights
The airport handles a mix of domestic flights to major cities in India and international flights, primarily to destinations in the Gulf countries. - Facilities
- Passenger lounges
- Duty-free shops
- Restaurants and cafeterias
- ATMs and currency exchange
- Baggage services
- Runway
The airport has a tabletop runway, which requires skilled navigation, particularly for larger aircraft. - Airlines
Major airlines like Air India, IndiGo, and Emirates operate flights from Calicut International Airport. - Accessibility
The airport is well-connected by road, with taxi and bus services available for travelers to reach nearby cities. - Cargo Services
It also handles significant cargo traffic, contributing to the region’s trade and commerce.
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