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Cochin International Airport is a novel venture in the history of civil aviation in India where Gove rnment of Kerala, NRIs, Travelling Public, Financial Institutions, Airport Service Providers and others joined hands in the equity structure. This is the first International Airport in the country outside the ambit of the Government of India. This airport has been constructed to enable any type of wide bodied aircraft to land with state of the art facilities.
The Airport site is very close and centrally located to all three National Highways passing through Kerala. (NH 47, NH 17, NH 49). The main Railway line from Kanyakumari to Delhi is adjacent to the airport and it is situated between Alwaye and Angamaly Railway Stations. The Cochin Sea Port, one of the biggest in the country is also situated close by. The Cochin Airport would certainly boost International trade, tourism and enhance the country's image.
The Cochin International Airport Limited is managed by the Government representatives, industralists, NRI's from 30 countries and representatives of financial institutions. The ground handling at the airport is done by Air India.The Airport is also suitable for operations of wide bodied Boeing - 747 type of Aircraft. The Airport has been planned in phases on a modular basis , to suit future requirements and also to minimize the initial investments so as to generate revenue at the earliest possible time. |
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