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However, after several rounds of discussions at the State-level it was decided to acquire 135 acres for filling the terrain so as to extend the table-top runway from its existing length of 2,700 metres.

See route maps and schedules for flights to and from Kozhikode and airport reviews. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda.Your support for our journalism is invaluable. Calicut International Airport, also known as Karipur Airport, is an international airport which serves the Malabar region of Malappuram, Palakkad, Wayanad and Kozhikode in Kerala, India. At this difficult time, it becomes even more important that we have access to information that has a bearing on our health and well-being, our lives, and livelihoods. The expansion plans were put on hold indefinitely because of the difficult terrain, prone to landslip and floods, and the huge cost that would entail in razing hills and filling land.The airport, located on 380 acres, had been the embarkation point for Haj pilgrims from Kerala and Lakshadweep till 2014 when the Ministry of Civil Aviation shifted the embarkation point to Kochi, following which the airport was partially closed from June 1, 2015 to March 1, 2017 to strengthen and re-carpet the runway.

Kozhikode Airport is a hub for Air India Express.

Despite the various proposals submitted by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), the expansion of the Calicut international airport has been remaining on paper for quite some time with both the State and Union governments not taking any proactive steps.Sources said the AAI had requested the State government to acquire 248 acres of land for the expansion of the runway and for the construction of a new terminal. Printable version | Aug 10, 2020 12:23:59 PM | https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/expansion-that-never-took-off/article32311876.ece Better days: File photo of a flight landing at Karipur airport. To enable wide dissemination of news that is in public interest, we have increased the number of articles that can be read free, and extended free trial periods. As a subscriber, you are not only a beneficiary of our work but also its enabler.We also reiterate here the promise that our team of reporters, copy editors, fact-checkers, designers, and photographers will deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. However, we have a request for those who can afford to subscribe: please do.

It is located in Karipur in Malappuram district, about 25 km from Malappuram and 28 km from Kozhikode. Subsequently, the government asked the Collectors of Malappuram and Kozhikode districts to identify hills in these districts to be razed for land-filling purpose.Proposed meetings between top officials, including former AAI Chairman Guruprasad Mohapatra, with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the then Chief Secretary Tom Jose last July failed to materialise. *Our Digital Subscription plans do not currently include the e-paper ,crossword, iPhone, iPad mobile applications and print. Air India followed suit, but Emirates is yet to take a final call.You have reached your limit for free articles this month.Find mobile-friendly version of articles from the day's newspaper in one easy-to-read list.Move smoothly between articles as our pages load instantly.Enjoy reading as many articles as you wish without any limitations.A one-stop-shop for seeing the latest updates, and managing your preferences.A select list of articles that match your interests and tastes.We brief you on the latest and most important developments, three times a day. 673 647 The airport serves as an operating base for Air India Express and operates Hajj Pilgrimage services to Medina and Jeddah from Kerala. Kozhikode Calicut Airport is the third busiest airport in Kerala which is constantly being upgraded to serve its passengers better.