The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the newly constructed Shivamogga Airport along with various development projects worth over Rs 3,600 crore in Shivamogga, Karnataka on 27 February.
This new airport has been developed at a cost of about Rs 450 crore.
The passenger terminal building of this airport is spread over 4340 square meters and is capable of handling 300 passengers per hour.
It is suitable for A-320 type aircraft. This airport is spread over 758 acres of land. Night landing facility is also available at this airport which will start after some time.
