List of airports in Lakshadweep
The Indian union territory of Lakshadweep has only one operational airport named Agatti Airport on the island of Agatti. Under the Government of India's UDAN scheme, the Agatti Airport is proposed to be expanded. Also, two water aerodromes at Minicoy and Kavaratti are proposed to be developed for tourism purposes.[1] There is a proposal to build an airstrip at Minicoy for commercial and defence purposes.[2]
Agatti Airport
List
The list includes the airports in Lakshadweep with their respective ICAO and IATA codes.[3]
| Sl. no. | Location in Lakshadweep | Airport name | ICAO | IATA | Operator | Category | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agatti | Agatti Airport | VOAT | AGX | Airports Authority of India | Domestic | Commercial |
| 2 | Minicoy | Minicoy Airstrip | — | — | Indian Air Force | Proposed | Commercial/Military |
References
- "4 Airports/Airstrips & 6 Water Aerodromes in Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Island Region up for Bidding under UDAN 4.0". Press Information Bureau, India. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
- "DEVELOPMENT OF AIRSTRIP AT MINICOY, U.T. LAKSHADWEEP. SH: APPOINTMENT OF TECHNICAL CONSULTANT FOR FEASIBILITY STUDY". AAI. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
- "List of Airports in India:" (PDF). Airports Authority of India. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
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