Mangaluru Airport sees robust growth, bags prestigious awards in 2024
Hindustan TimesMangaluru International Airport has reported a year of significant growth, infrastructure advancements, and achievements in sustainability and safety, capping off an eventful 2024, officials said on Saturday. According to a statement from the airport spokesperson, the airport recorded its highest-ever passenger traffic for a single month in October, handling 202,892 passengers, including 138,902 domestic and 63,990 international travellers. At Wings India 2024, Asia's largest civil aviation exhibition, the airport was named the best in the "under 5 million passengers" category. Former Union Minister for Civil Aviation and Steel Jyotiraditya Scindia presented the award, which recognised MIA's growth of 1,927,466 passengers in 2023—a 14.17 per cent increase from the previous year.