Five domestic airports declared as international airports

The Union Cabinet of India approved the declaration of Lucknow, Varanasi, Tiruchirapalli, Mangalore and Coimbatore airports as international airports, to fulfill the demand of State Governments, and to offer improved international connectivity, wider choice of services at competitive cost to air travellers. All these airports are capable of handling medium capacity long range type of aircrafts and are also equipped with facilities for night operations. Further, all works pertaining to upgradation of the airports to international standards have been completed. The declaration is expected to provide impetus to domestic/international tourism and contribute to the economic development of the concerned regions.