Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Mangalore International Airport (ICAO: VOML / IATA: IXE)
Location (City, Country)
Mangalore, India
Airport Type & Size
Medium-sized international airport with a tabletop runway. Handles domestic and regional international traffic. One runway, capable of handling aircraft up to A321/B737. Passenger capacity ~2.5M/year.
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
Mangalore International Airport is a unique airport in India built on a plateau with scenic surroundings and challenging approach paths. It plays a key role in connecting the southern coastal region to major Indian cities and international destinations in the Middle East. Adding it increases diversity for Indian players and introduces terrain-based landing challenges.
Major Airlines & Routes
- IndiGo – Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad
- Air India Express – Dubai, Dammam, Doha, Muscat
- SpiceJet – Bangalore, Chennai
- Akasa Air – Mumbai, Bangalore
Unique Features or Challenges
- Tabletop runway located on a hilltop, surrounded by valleys — demanding landings
- Short runway (2,450 m), limited to narrow-body aircraft
- High monsoon rainfall and foggy conditions affect visibility
- Scenic approach over Western Ghats and Arabian Sea
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