Mangaluru International Airport Marks Six Years Under Private Management
TL;DR
- Mangaluru International Airport celebrated six years of operations under Mangaluru International Airport Ltd.
- The airport handled 2.55 million passengers during the 2025-26 fiscal year.
- Facility achievements include ACI Level 5 Customer Experience Accreditation and Zero Waste to Landfill certification.
- New safety infrastructure includes a Precision Approach Lighting system for Runway 24.
Mangaluru International Airport recently commemorated its sixth anniversary since Mangaluru International Airport Ltd. took over administrative duties from the Airports Authority of India on October 31, 2020.
To mark the occasion, staff held a cake-cutting ceremony and distributed gifts to passengers arriving on flights from Dubai and Mumbai.
Over the past year, the airport served 2.55 million passengers and earned ACI Level 5 Airport Customer Experience Accreditation. It was also recognized as the Best Airport at Arrivals in the 2025 ACI Airport Service Quality Awards.
Sustainability efforts led to a Platinum-Class 1 Zero Waste to Landfill certification, with the airport diverting over 99% of its waste. Additionally, the installation of a Precision Approach Lighting system on Runway 24 has improved landing safety during difficult weather.
Why It Matters
This milestone highlights the ongoing transition of Indian aviation infrastructure toward private management models, focusing on international service standards, sustainability, and safety enhancements that impact global travelers connecting through the region.
Oct 31, 2026 · Updated 10/31/2026, 2:19:06 PM · Reported with: The Hindu
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