Thiruvambady Airport | |
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| Summary | |
| Airport type | Public |
| Serves | Kozhikode,Malappuram |
| Location | Thiruvambady,Kerala,India |
 Interactive map of Thiruvambady Airport | |
Thiruvambady Airport is a proposed airport project nearThiruvambady, about 35 km (22 mi) fromKozhikode City, 21 km fromMarkaz Knowledge City and 46 km fromMalappuram city in the state ofKerala in India. The State Government of Kerala has directed the district collectors of Kozhikode andMalappuram districts to conduct and submit a viability report of the project.[1]
TheCalicut International Airport at Karipur, which currently serves the region cannot be expanded because it is located on atable top. Hence, theAirport Authority of India (AAI), which operates the airport has declined to resume wide-body aircraft operations leading to a reduction in revenues from passenger traffic and cargo transport. This led local Trade and Commerce organisations to seek out other alternatives to maintain the growth of aviation in the region. The AAI then recommended that the state government submit a proposal to AAI for agreenfield airport at Tiruvambadi.[2] According to the Kozhikode-based Malabar Development Council (MDC), if the State Government is willing to clear the project, several investors are keen on investing in it.[3]
11°21′39″N76°00′32″E / 11.36083°N 76.00889°E /11.36083; 76.00889
