The Kannur international airport was inaugurated by Kerala Chief Minister and Civil Aviation Minister. Mr.C.V.Anand,IPS Inspector General/APS-II received them.
The Chief Minister and the Civil Aviation Minister jointly lit the lamp at the departure hall to inaugurate the terminal building.
The inaugural flight Air India Express IX 715 was flagged off at 10.06 a.m. and it took off with 186 passengers. Hon'ble CM and Civil aviation Minister unveiled the plaque at the venue of the inaugural function. Various facilities such as the VIP lounge in the departure area, ATM and foreign exchange counters, transport services and the food and beverages outlets were inaugurated by the Ministers.
The massive turnout of people from early morning to see the airport and the inaugural flight created a festive ambience. A landmark project, the airport was a dream-come-true for the people in the region.With the opening of Kannur International Airport, the state of Kerala got its fourth airport.
Ministers, Civil Aviation Secretary,Chief Secretary of Kerala, Kerala DGP, KIAL Managing Director were among those present at the inaugural function.
