The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the declaration of Madurai Airport in Madurai, Tamil Nadu as an international airport.
Madurai Airport, one of the oldest airports in the state, serves as a key gateway to southern parts of Tamil Nadu. The government said granting international status to the airport would strengthen regional connectivity while supporting tourism, pilgrimage travel and trade.
Madurai, widely known as the Temple City, is home to the historic Meenakshi Amman Temple and attracts a large number of domestic and international pilgrims every year. The government said the upgraded airport status could help increase international passenger traffic and facilitate easier travel for visitors.
The government also noted that improved connectivity through international flights is likely to encourage business travel and investment, thereby contributing to the overall economic development of southern Tamil Nadu.
