Kannur International Airport project: Work progress, passenger amenities

Kannur International Airport project update: The Kannur International Airport project was proposed in 1997. While Kerala Government gave the approval in 1998, Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (KINFRA) is the main agency to implement the project.

What is the construction cost of Kannur International Airport?

According to the DPR, the estimated completion cost of the project is Rs. 4219 crores for Thiruvananthapuram. Rs 2509 crore for Kozhikode. However, the total amount is Rs 6728 crore.

Kannur Airport construction details, Work progress

The then of Kerala Chief Minister V. S. Achuthanandan laid the foundation stone Kannur International Airport on December 17, 2010.

Which Government started Kannur airport?

Kerala Government accorded sanction for establishing Kannur International Airport. KINFRA is the nodal agency for its implementation. Larsen & Toubro (L&T) bagged the engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) contract for first phase one of the project in November 2013.

Which is the second greenfield airport in Kerala?

Yes, Kannur International Airport is the second greenfield airport in Kerala. It is managed by Kannur International Airport Ltd. (KIAL)- a public company.

What is the passenger capacity, amenities, and specialty of Kannur International Airport?

Kannur International Airport consists of an integrated passenger terminal (both international and domestic travellers). It has floor area of 97,000 m2 (1,040,000 sq ft) for arrival and departure separately. During peak hours, the airport’s unique swing facility will cater up to 2,000 passengers. This apart, self-checking devices, 24 check-in counters, self-baggage drop counters and 32 immigration counters will be available at the airport. The airport has facilities to facilitate the landing of big aircraft such as the Boeing 777. It can hold 20 aircraft simultaneously. Kannur airport will be the state’s fourth international airport, joining those in Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode. It is only 20 kilometers away from Kannur city and two kilometres from Mattannur along the Kannur Mattannur Mysuru road.

Kannur International Airport: Helpful services

The helpful services include Parking Info, Meet & Greet, Lost & Found, Medical Facilities, Money Exchange, Baby Care Room, Immigration Service, ATM, Wifi, Pharmacy, Baggage Services, Post Office
Prayer Room and APHO.

Is it permissible for a parent to accompany a child who is unaccompanied through check-in?

Before check-in, parents of unaccompanied minors must contact respective airlines to determine the handing over procedure. Unaccompanied Minor OR juvenile passenger must adhere to a specific procedure.

Kannur International Airport: Important points at a glance

Airport name: Kannur International Airport

Airport type: Public

Owner/Operator: Kannur International Airport Limited (KIAL)

Serves: Kannur

Location: Mattanur, Kannur district, Kerala,

Opened: December 9, 2018; 4 years ago

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Elevation AMSL: 76 m / 249 ft

Coordinates: 11.92°N 75.55°E

Website: kannurairport.aero