Madurai airport gets international status; Tuticorin now Thoothukudi airport

Mar 14, 2026

"Today is a historic day for Tuticorin Airport, where we have officially changed the name in all languages. This is a change that reflects...

Eight Tamilians arrive from war-hit Israel at Madurai Airport

Oct 15, 2023

The District Collector of Madurai on behalf of the Tamil Nadu Government welcomed the eight persons who arrived at Madurai Airport from Israel on...

Madurai Airport commences 24-hour operations

Oct 03, 2024

The Airports Authority of India's Madurai Airport commenced 24-hour operations with effect from October 1, 2024. This milestone marks a significant step towards enhancing...

Cabinet approves international status for Madurai Airport

Mar 10, 2026

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved declaration of Madurai Airport as an International Airport, a move expected...

2 held, over 1 kg gold seized at Madurai airport

Oct 08, 2021

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 9 : Customs officials at Madurai airport in Tamil Nadu arrested two people on Friday, for allegedly smuggling over...

CISF, police increase surveillance following bomb threat at Madurai airport

Oct 09, 2025

Sniffer dogs and bomb detection experts carried out thorough checks on vehicles entering the airport premises. An email received by the Madurai Airport Director...