Talk:Thiruvananthapuram International Airport

Typer & Destination of Passengers from TRV Airport

The majority of pax travelling from TRV is to the middle east for employment, then visting friends and relatives , then to europe, usa & far east . Baluav 04:36, 26 October 2007 (UTC)

Distance to city centre and other landmarks

The distances specified in the article should be driving distance. Not aerial distance. I know for a fact that 3.7 km is not the driving distance. According to Mapmyindia, the T3 is around 5km (The access road is not updated, so it is approximate) and T1 is 7.5km from Thampanoor. Shall we use those numbers?

DileepKS(talk) 00:39, 17 February 2011 (UTC)

Agree with Dileep. Driving distances are to mentioned and not aerial distances. But I do not know which one is the exact driving distance - the one Dileep claims or the one Lower fourth claims. If either of you could provide sources for the same, it would be helpful. —Abhishek ^{Talk to me} 06:53, 17 February 2011 (UTC)

http://maps.mapmyindia.com/?t=2&from=trivandrum%20central%20railway%20station&to=thiruvananthapuram%20international%20airport gives a driving distance of 6.7km from central to domestic terminal.

The new terminal is not updated on Mapmyindia. But http://maps.mapmyindia.com/?t=2&from=trivandrum%20central%20railway%20station&to=ananthapuri%20hospital gives a distance of 4km, which is on the bypass road where the airport access road meets. A quick estimate on google earth shows almost 1km more drive to the terminal. Hence 5km.

DileepKS(talk) 09:32, 17 February 2011 (UTC)

I also agree with Dileep. But note that the entrance of the new terminal is in front of the Ananthapuri Hospitals and it's ok, but the Central railway station is about 0.4 KM away from Thampanoor. That makes the distance about 3.6 or 3.7 again.

I also checked the distance on Google earth and it estimates about 3.78 KM. But since we have no reliable sources for the distance info, i think we should add the 6KM distance by the AAI site. BINOY ^Talk 11:10, 17 February 2011 (UTC)

Well, which point is considered the city centre? AFAIK, it is the circle right between the Rly stn and the central bus stand. But that kind of an analysis boarders on the ridiculous IMO.

The 6km number at AAI seems to be for the domestic terminal. Anyway, a fractional kilometre doesn't make much sense in these numbers. I suggest we use 4 and 7 respectively. I believe it is important to mention both, because one is almost the twice of the other.

DileepKS(talk) 11:26, 17 February 2011 (UTC)

Note that Wikipedia needs reliable references. There is no reference is given to prove there is only 4KM is to the International terminal.Also the International terminal was inaugurated recently and it didn't started fully functioning. So i suggest to use the 6KM distance from the AAI site. BINOY ^Talk 14:03, 17 February 2011 (UTC)

ok lets discuss. its clear in google earth the distance to intl terminal is 3.7 km and to domestic terminal is aprox 6 km Lower4th . TalK  09:32, 19 February 2011 (UTC)

I request you to read the existing discussion before posting your take. The distance should be driving distance, not aerial distance. DileepKS(talk) 03:29, 20 February 2011 (UTC)

i said the driving distance. the areal distance is only 2.72 KM. Lower4th . TalK  04:38, 20 February 2011 (UTC)

From which point to which point? MapmyIndia, which is GPS surveyed and very reliable, gives 4km from the railway station to Ananthapuri Hospital, and there is one kilometre from the hospital to the terminal. 3.7km is evidently incorrect.

DileepKS(talk) 09:41, 20 February 2011 (UTC)

Hi there, interesting discussion I would think. If Personal Experience is good enough for Wikipedia, here is my 2 cents. I have been to the new terminal a couple of times - accessing via the Ananthapuri hospital side ramp. The distance from the Hospital end up to the Drop-Off/Pick-up points is 1.1KM (as per my car's un-faulty trip meter). The ramp goes straight up before taking a left (L) into a wider road, it again turns L-R-R-L-R and you reach the drop-off. It is a similar distance back to the ramp entrance taking a S-R-L-R-R-L before going towards the Chakka side or the Hospital. So my assertion would be 1.1KM (+ or - 0.1KM which could be attributed to Speedometer Reading Error). The popular and main route to the Railway station from the terminal would be: Chakka R/A - Pettah - Pattoor - Vanchiyoor - Kaithamukku Bridge - SL Theater - Overbridge - Thampanoor (distance of this route according to Google Maps is 4.6KM). So that would sum up as Ramp Access (1.1KM) + Main Road (4.6KM) = 5.7KM. Now if you want the distance from Railway Station to Airport Terminal since it takes a slight different route via Ayurveda College to Kaithamukku because Overbridge is a One-way towards SL Theater, the distance is 4.7KM according to Google Maps. Kaithamukku-Pettah is the most-widely used route to the Airport from the Central Station. - Amazer007 (talk) 11:20, 20 February 2011 (UTC)

Distance to Technopark from airport terminals

9.4Kms from technopark as mentioned in the article seems wrong. For one, it does not say distance to which terminal. The other, on Google Maps, even conservative estimates from the Main Gate of Technopark to Ananthapuri Hospital alone shows 10+ Kms and to the older T1/T2 terminals shows more than 15Kms. Inviting inputs from senior editors to a possible correction. - MountainWhiskey - talk 10:23, 26 July 2011 (UTC)

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Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Thanks, Celestra (talk) 05:33, 20 November 2013 (UTC)

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It says that there are two terminals but says there is a T1, 2 and 3. How is this correct? --Rsrikanth05 (talk) 09:59, 25 March 2015 (UTC)

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Established in 1932, it is the first [[airport]] in the state of Kerala and the fifth international airport of India, officially declared in 1991.<ref name="Airports Authority of India">{{Cite web|url=http://airportsindia.org.in/allAirports/thiru_general.jsp|title=Thiruvananathapuram|website=Airports Authority of India|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101125002751/http://airportsindia.org.in/allAirports/thiru_general.jsp|archive-date=25 November 2010}}</ref> The airport, spread over an area of {{cvt|800|acre}}, the airport is approximately {{convert|3.7|km|mi|abbr=on}} due west from the [[central business district|city centre]] and the [[Padmanabhaswamy Temple]],<ref name="Airports Authority of India" /> {{convert|16|km|mi|abbr=on}} from [[Kovalam]] beach, {{convert|13|km|mi|abbr=on}} from [[Technopark Trivandrum|Technopark]] and {{convert|21|km|mi|abbr=on}} from [[Vizhinjam International Seaport]]. It shares a visible proximity to [[Shankumugham Beach]] making it the nearest airport to a water body in India as it is just about 0.6 miles (approx. 1 km) away from the [[Arabian Sea]]. It is also the southern most international/domestic airport in the [[Indian subcontinent]]. The airport is the second-busiest airport in the state of Kerala, eighth-busiest airport in India in terms of international traffic<ref>{{Cite web|date=31 January 2022|title=Cial Retains Spot As Third-busiest Airport |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/cial-retains-spot-as-third-busiest-airport/articleshow/89232238.cms|access-date=22 February 2022|work=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> and the [[List of busiest airports in India|14th]] overall in India, as of 2024. In the financial year 2024-25, the airport handled over 4.8 million passengers, with a total of around 31,800 aircraft movements.<ref name="aai.aero-2"/><ref name="aai.aero"/> In addition to civil operations, the airport headquarters the [[Southern Air Command (India)]] of the [[Indian Air Force]] (IAF) and the [[Indian Coast Guard]] for their operations. IAF has an exclusive apron to handle all their operations. Thiruvananthapuram Airport also caters to the [[Rajiv Gandhi Academy for Aviation Technology]], which carries out [[pilot training]] activities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rajivgandhiacademyforaviationtechnology.org/|title=Rajiv Gandhi Academy For Aviation Technology - Thiruvananthapuram|date=13 July 2018|website=Rajiv Gandhi Academy For Aviation Technology|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170717062920/http://www.rajivgandhiacademyforaviationtechnology.org/|archive-date=17 July 2017|access-date=10 December 2019}}</ref> The airport hosts [[Air India]]'s narrow body [[Maintenance, repair and operations|maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) unit]] consisting of twin hangars for servicing [[Boeing 737]]-type aircraft, servicing mostly [[Air India Express]] aircraft. ==History== The airport was established in 1932 as part of the Royal Flying Club under the initiative of [[G.V. Raja|Lt. Col. Raja Goda Varma]], husband of [[Karthika Thirunal Lakshmi Bayi]], the ''Rani'' of [[Attingal]] and [[Travancore Kingdom]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.airport-technology.com/projects/trivandrum-int/|title=Trivandrum International Airport|website=Airport Technology|publisher=Verdict Media Ltd|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101112022130/http://www.airport-technology.com/projects/trivandrum-int/|archive-date=12 November 2010|access-date=1 March 2011}}</ref> Raja Goda Varman, a trained pilot, felt the need for an airport to accommodate Travancore in the aviation map of India and requested the Travancore Durbar to initiate the process of establishing an aerodrome. A detailed report was made and presented to the King by Consort Prince in this regard. It may be mentioned that the King was the brother of Lt. Col. Raja's wife, and the colonel's children were the heirs to the throne.{{citation needed|date=April 2025}} In 1935, on the royal patronage of [[Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma|Maharaja Chithira Thirunal]], [[Tata Airlines]] made its maiden flight to the airport using an [[De Havilland Fox Moth|DH.83 Fox Moth]] aircraft under command of pilot [[Nevill Vintcent]] carrying Jamshed Navoroji, a Tata company official, and Kanchi Dwarakadas, commercial agent of Travancore in Karachi, with a special mail from the Viceroy of British India, [[Freeman Freeman-Thomas, 1st Marquess of Willingdon|Lord Willingdon]], wishing birthday greetings to the Maharaja.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/kerala/article856960.ece|title=Kerala celebrates 75th anniversary of civil aviation|date=29 October 2010|work=The Hindu|access-date=1 March 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101130065952/https://www.thehindu.com/news/states/kerala/article856960.ece|archive-date=30 November 2010|location=Chennai, India}}</ref> The first flight took off on 1 November 1935, carrying mails of Royal Anchal (Travancore Post) to Bombay. In 1938, the Royal Government of Travancore acquired a [[Douglas DC-3|Dakota]] as the Maharaja's private aircraft and placed the first squadron of the Royal Indian Air Force (Travancore) for protection of the state from aerial attacks. After Independence, the airstrip was used for domestic flights with the construction of a new domestic terminal, Terminal 1.{{citation needed|date=April 2025}} International operations were initiated by [[Air India]] to cities in the [[Arabian Peninsula]] in the late 1970s using Boeing 707.{{citation needed|date=April 2025}} By the early 80s, the then-Indian Airlines started service to Colombo, followed by service to Male. Later, [[Gulf Air]], [[SriLankan Airlines]] (then Air Lanka) and Air Maldives (now [[Maldivian (airline)|Maldivian]]) started operations. These were followed by Indian Airlines, which started a service to Sharjah. On 1 January 1991, TIA was upgraded to an international airport, making it the fifth international airport of India after Delhi, Bombay, Madras and Calcutta.{{citation needed|date=April 2025}} On 1 March 2011, the first flight operated from the new international terminal, Terminal 2. IX 536 (Air India Express) from Sharjah marked the first arrival. Air India Express operated the first departure to Dubai from this new terminal. [[Skytanking|IndianOil Skytanking]] is the company that introduced single-man refuelling in India and started refuelling operations at Trivandrum in March 2016.{{citation needed|date=April 2025}} In November 2018, the Central Government cleared a proposal by the [[Airports Authority of India]] (AAI) for leasing out six of its airports, including Thiruvananthapuram. The following month, AAI commenced an international competitive bidding process to award Operations, Management and Development (OMD) contracts for the six airports.<ref>{{cite news |title=AAI seeks bids for six airports, to finalise bidders on February 28 |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/aai-seeks-bids-for-six-airports-to-finalise-bidders-on-february-28/articleshow/67131473.cms |access-date= 18 September 2020 |work= [[The Economic Times]] |date=17 December 2018 }}</ref> The [[Adani Group]], [[GMR Group]] and [[Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation]] (KSIDC) participated in the bidding process that was won by the Adani Group.<ref>{{cite news |title=Adani Group bids highest to operate Trivandrum International Airport |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/adani-group-bids-highest-to-operate-trivandrum-international-airport/articleshow/68150710.cms |access-date= 18 September 2020 |work= [[The Times of India]] |date=25 February 2019 }}</ref> Since some public interest litigations were filed concerning the bidding process for the airport, the Union Cabinet gave its approval for awarding the airport to Adani subject to the outcome of Writ Petition. Accordingly, AAI signed a letter of agreement with Adani in September 2020.<ref>{{cite news |title=AAI, Adani Group sign letter of agreement for Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati, Jaipur airports |url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/aviation/aai-adani-group-sign-letter-of-agreement-for-thiruvananthapuram-guwahati-jaipur-airports-6883231.htm |access-date= 18 September 2020 |work= [[CNBC-TV18]] |date=11 September 2020 }}</ref> Adani Thiruvananthapuram International Airport Limited (ATIAL), floated by the Adani Group to run the airport, would operate, manage and develop the airport for fifty years.<ref>{{cite news |title=Hardeep Puri lays down 'facts' after Kerala urges Centre to reconsider Trivandrum airport privatisation |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/hardeep-puri-lays-down-facts-after-kerala-urges-centre-to-reconsider-trivandrum-airport-privatisation/articleshow/77659975.cms |work=The Times of India |agency=ANI |date=20 August 2020 |access-date=20 August 2020}}</ref> As per the agreement, ATIAL would get control of the airport only after a concession agreement was executed and the performance bank guarantee was paid and subject to clearance of legal hurdles.<ref>{{cite news |title=LOA for Thiruvananthapuram airport issued to Adani Group |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/loa-of-thiruvananthapuram-airport-issued-to-adani-group/article32584869.ece |access-date= 18 September 2020 |work= [[The Hindu]] |date=11 September 2020 }}</ref> ==Aippasi and Panguni festival processions== For decades, the airport has been traditionally pausing operations and reschedules flights twice a year to enable religious processions to pass through the airfield. The airport issues a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) twice yearly before the runway is closed for the bi-annual [[Aippasi]] festival, which falls in Thulam, October–November, and for the [[Panguni Theertham|Panguni]] festival in Meenam,<ref>{{cite web |title=Painkuni festival |url=https://utsav.gov.in/view-event/painkuni-festival-1 |access-date= 2 July 2024 |work= Ministry of Tourism}}</ref> which is held during March–April.<ref>{{cite news |title=Procession through Runway today |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/procession-through-runway-today-kerala-airport-to-stay-shut-for-5-hours/articleshow/95216004.cms |access-date= 2 July 2024 |work= [[The Times of India]] |date=1 November 2022}}</ref> The processions used to pass through the same route even before the airport was established in 1932. The temple issues special passes to participants in the 'aarattu' to pass through the airfield's operational areas. The procession is escorted by priests, members of the erstwhile [[Travancore royal family|Travancore Royal family]], [[caparison]]ed [[Temple elephant|elephants]], [[Police band (music)|police band]] and armed and [[mounted police]] personnel besides large number of devotees and is a grand spectacle for onlookers.<ref>{{cite news |title=When an airport shuts runway and halts flights for god |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/when-an-airport-shuts-runway-and-halts-flights-for-god/articleshow/61264068.cms |access-date= 2 July 2024 |work= [[The Times of India]] |date=27 October 2017}}</ref> ==Facilities== ===Runway=== [[File:Trivandrum International Airport Aircrafts in Runway.jpg|thumb|(From Left) [[Jet Airways]], [[Vistara]] and [[Air India Express]] flights near the runway getting ready for [[Takeoff]]]] [[File:4R-EXR VOTV.jpg|thumb|221x221px|A [[FitsAir]] [[Airbus A320 family|Airbus A320-232]] registered 4R-EXR, at VOTV airport's international terminal]] Thiruvananthapuram International Airport has a single {{convert|3373|m|ft|abbr=on}}-long [[runway]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=About Us {{!}} Thiruvananthapuram International Airport|url=https://www.adani.com/thiruvananthapuram-airport/about-us|access-date=8 February 2022|website=www.adani.com}}</ref> equipped to operate any type of aircraft. It has a {{convert|1880|m|ft|abbr=on}}-long parallel taxiway.<ref name="Radhakrishnan-2011" /> ===Terminal=== [[File:Tia-dom-2.JPG|thumb|right|The domestic terminal (Terminal 1)]] There are two terminals. Terminal 1 is for domestic flights, and Terminal 2 is for all international flights. The international terminal ground operations are handled by Air India SATS Airport Services Pvt. Ltd and BIRD GSEC Pvt. Ltd. It has three baggage carousels and elaborate immigration/customs facilities. Flemingo, India's first privately owned duty-free operator, is managing the [[duty-free shop]] at the international terminal. The domestic terminal has basic amenities including cafés, a beer and wine bar, a book-seller, free local calls, a specialised baby care room and phone-recharging points.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.silkair.com/mbe/en_UK/content/experience/ontheground_airportlounge.jsp|title=Airport Lounge|publisher=SilkAir|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110224063843/http://www.silkair.com/mbe/en_UK/content/experience/ontheground_airportlounge.jsp|archive-date=24 February 2011|access-date=1 March 2011}}</ref> Into Plane Services fuelling operations handled by IndianOil Skytanking. [[File:New intl terminal trivandrum.jpg|thumb|right|The international terminal (Terminal 2)]] [[File:IATA Code at TRV.jpg|thumb|[[IATA]] code sign outside Terminal 2]] [[File:TVM Terminal 3 Airside.jpg|thumb|Terminal 2 Operational Area]] ===Terminal 1 (Domestic)=== The domestic terminal was the first terminal of the airport inaugurated by Chief minister of [[Kerala]] [[EK Nayanar]] in 1992. It has an area of {{convert|9200|m2|sqft|abbr=on}} and can handle 400 passengers at a time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aai.aero/allAirports/thiru_pass.jsp|title=THIRUVANANATHAPURAM|date=26 August 2014|website=Airports Authority of India|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902041004/http://www.aai.aero/allAirports/thiru_pass.jsp|archive-date=2 September 2017|access-date=5 May 2014}}</ref> The terminal has two [[Aerobridges]] and two remote gates. All domestic flights are operated from here. This terminal is also called as DTB (Domestic Terminal Building). ===Terminal 2 (International)=== This terminal is called as NITB (New International Terminal Building). Terminal 2 has four aerobridges and three additional jetways and parking bays to accommodate 8 aircraft. The terminal is built opposite to the domestic terminal across the runway and is closer to the city side. The terminal was constructed by the [[Airports Authority of India|AAI]] and designed by the UK firm, [[Pascall+Watson]] Architects. The international terminal covers an area of {{convert|35000|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}. It can handle the passengers of three [[Airbus A340]]s and one [[Boeing 747]] aircraft simultaneously (roughly 1500 passengers).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/article35081.ece|title=World class terminal for Thiruvananthapuram International Airport|date=16 October 2009|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=27 December 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110903025358/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/article35081.ece|archive-date=3 September 2011|publisher=Thehindu.com|url-access=subscription}}</ref> The annual handling capacity of the terminal is 1.8 million. The check-in area has a floor area of {{convert|950|m2|sqft|abbr=on}} and an arrival area of {{convert|600|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}. To enable the passengers to check in at any counter, a Common Users Terminal Equipment (CUTE) is installed. X-ray machines are attached to the side of the conveyor belts for faster clearance of baggage. The entrance to the terminal is from Chacka-Eenchakkal Road. A bridge was built across the Parvathy Puthanar canal to link the international terminal to the Thiruvananthapuram bypass on [[National Highway 66 (India)|National Highway 66]].<ref name="Radhakrishnan-2011">{{Cite news|last=Radhakrishnan|first=S. Anil|url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/02/12/stories/2011021262860300.htm|title=Terminal may put development on fast track|date=12 February 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110301084310/http://www.hindu.com/2011/02/12/stories/2011021262860300.htm|work=[[The Hindu]]|archive-date=1 March 2011}}</ref> The international terminal has a car park area that can accommodate about 600 cars. Thiruvananthapuram Airport was included in the Ministry of civil aviation strategic plan for 2010–2015 to upgrade as a Category-A airport by developing to aerodrome CODE 4E/4F, constructing a parallel runway with taxiways alongside both runways and so forth. As of September 2025, FTI-TTP has commenced at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.<ref>{{Cite news |date=11 September 2025 |title=Amit Shah launches faster immigration clearance programme at 5 more airports |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/amit-shah-launches-faster-immigration-clearance-programme-at-5-more-airports/article70038909.ece |work=The Hindu}}</ref> [[File:P 20160211 085640.jpg|thumb|(From Right) [[SriLankan Airlines]], [[Emirates Airlines|Emirates]], [[Gulf Air]] and [[Air India]] flights parked at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport]] ===Air traffic control=== The [[air traffic control]] (ATC) tower is {{convert|18|m|ft|abbr=on}} tall. There are plans{{When|date=February 2020}} to build a new {{Convert|50|m||abbr=on|adj=on}} tall ATC tower for Thiruvananthapuram Airport near the new international terminal. The airport has a CAT-1 [[instrument landing system]] (ILS), D[[VHF omnidirectional range|VOR]] and [[distance measuring equipment]] (DME). The airport is also equipped with a [[Secondary surveillance radar|Mono-pulse Secondary Surveillance Radar]], [[Air Route Surveillance Radar]] and an [[Airport Surveillance Radar]] that allows approach and area control of the airspace around the airport and nearby air routes.<ref>{{cite web|title=Trivandrum International Airport|url=https://www.aai.aero/sites/default/files/airport_brochures/TRIVANDRUM-Broucher.pdf|website=Airports Authority of India|access-date=6 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206062301/https://www.aai.aero/sites/default/files/airport_brochures/TRIVANDRUM-Broucher.pdf|archive-date=6 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/new-upgraded-radar-at-thiruvananthapuram-airport/article5138854.ece|title=New upgraded radar at Thiruvananthapuram airport|date=18 September 2013|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=6 December 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206063349/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/new-upgraded-radar-at-thiruvananthapuram-airport/article5138854.ece|archive-date=6 December 2017|url-access=subscription}}</ref> ===MRO facility=== Thiruvananthapuram International Airport hosts Air India's narrow-body maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) unit consisting of twin hangars for servicing [[Boeing 737]] type aircraft, servicing mostly [[Air India Express]] aircraft. The Maintenance Repair Overhaul is set up on {{Convert|6.07|ha||abbr=}} of land at a cost of {{INRConvert|110|c|lk=on|year=2011|mode=historical}}. It was commissioned on 16 December 2011. The maintenance of two aircraft can be simultaneously done at the two hangars present at the MRO. The facility is [[state-of-the-art]] with {{Convert|5,000|ft2||abbr=on}} of workshop, {{Convert|10,000|ft2||abbr=on}} apron, electrically operated and vertically moving hangar door system, warehouse and office space. The Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility of Air India Charters Limited (AICL) at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport was given permission to carry out the crucial ‘C’ checks of their [[Boeing 737-800]] fleet.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thiruvananthapuramupdates.wordpress.com/2011/12/16/air-indias-mro-facility-at-thiruvananthapuram-commissioning-today/|title=Air India's MRO Facility at Thiruvananthapuram Commissioning Today|date=16 December 2011|website=Some Updates from Thiruvananthapuram|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180709011758/https://thiruvananthapuramupdates.wordpress.com/2011/12/16/air-indias-mro-facility-at-thiruvananthapuram-commissioning-today/|archive-date=9 July 2018|access-date=27 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Radhakrishnan|first=S. Anil|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/air-indias-mro-unit-to-be-opened-today/article2720188.ece|title=Air India's MRO unit to be opened today|date=16 December 2011|work=The Hindu|access-date=15 February 2020|url-status=live|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|url-access=subscription|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200215230408/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/air-indias-mro-unit-to-be-opened-today/article2720188.ece|archive-date=15 February 2020}}</ref> As of 2025, the MRO underwent upgrades to allow base and line maintenance, structural repairs, component overhauls among other capabilities. In addition to the two hangars, the facility also hosts component bays, workshops, a dedicated apron and warehouse facilities. In addition to B737, its certification from [[DGCA (India)]], [[FAA]], [[EASA]] and [[AS9100|AS9110C]] also authorises maintenance of various variants of [[Airbus A320 family]].<ref name="The Times of India-2025">{{Cite news |date=4 August 2025 |title=Thiruvananthapuram Airport MRO receives EASA approval and plans new wide body hangar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/thiruvananthapuram-airport-mro-receives-easa-approval-and-plans-new-wide-body-hangar/articleshow/123081250.cms |access-date=5 August 2025 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> On 4 July 2025, it was reported that the airport's existing MRO facility received the [[European Union Aviation Safety Agency]]'s (EASA) Part-145 certification, which is the highest recognitions in global aviation safety and compliance. This was following the [[Royal Air Force]]'s [[F-35B]] repair in the facility from 6 to 22 July 2025.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Raj |first1=Suhasini |last2=Wolfe |first2=Jonathan |date=4 July 2025 |title=U.K. F-35B Jet Takes Unplanned Vacation in India, Is Embraced by Locals |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/04/world/asia/india-kerala-tourism-f35-fighter-jet.html |access-date=5 July 2025 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=3 July 2025 |title=F-35B: The curious case of the Royal Navy jet stuck in India |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8gj2nlnywo |access-date=12 July 2025 |website=www.bbc.com |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=21 July 2025 |title=UK's fighter jet to leave for its base from Kerala on Tuesday |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/uks-fighter-jet-to-leave-for-its-base-from-kerala-on-tuesday/article69838868.ece |access-date=22 July 2025 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Additionally, Air India plans to establish a new MRO facility beside the existing hangars. This facility will be a dual-unit hangar with a capacity of either a [[wide-body aircraft]] or two [[narrow-body aircraft]]. While the land for the MRO complex has been earmarked, the internal and board approval for the project is pending following which operations are expected to begin within 24 months.<ref name="The Times of India-2025" /> ===Other operations === In addition to civil operations, Thiruvananthapuram Airport also caters to IAF and Coast Guard for their strategical operations and Airforce NCC Cadets' training. IAF has an exclusive apron to handle all their operations. Thiruvananthapuram Airport also caters for [[Rajiv Gandhi Academy for Aviation Technology]]. The academy has its own hangar facility at the airport. The hangar facility can accommodate 10 trainer aircraft.<ref name="Mehta-2011">{{Cite journal|last=Mehta|first=Devinder C.|date=March 2011|title=Trivandrum Airport Gets an Impressive International Terminal|url=http://www.aai.aero/misc/trivandrum_airport.pdf|url-status=dead|journal=Airports International Indian Edition|volume=3|issue=5|pages=8–11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170329043240/http://www.aai.aero/misc/trivandrum_airport.pdf|archive-date=29 March 2017}}</ref> ==Expansion== In November 2023, the AAI announced that the new terminal building will be built at an area covering 44,000 sq.m., an increase from the original plan of 2018, and that out of 18 acres, 16 acres will be acquired for extending the runway to accommodate larger aircraft and handle more flights by September 2024.<ref>{{cite news|last=K.|first=Krishnachand|title=Runway expansion at Thiruvananthapuram airport: State may take final call by December-end|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2023/nov/29/runway-expansion-at-thiruvananthapuramairport-state-may-take-final-call-by-december-end-2637049.html|work=The New Indian Express|date=29 November 2023|access-date=12 December 2023|language=en}}</ref> The expansion process will also involve the relocation of BrahMos Aerospace Trivandrum Limited (BATL) — a wholly owned subsidiary of [[BrahMos Aerospace]] — to a {{Convert|186|acre|km2|abbr=on}} land in Nettukaltheri, near [[Neyyar Dam]]. The facility is currently engaged in producing the [[BrahMos]] supersonic [[cruise missiles]] for the [[Indian Armed Forces]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=K |first=Krishnachand |date=29 October 2024 |title=Land proposed in Nettukaltheri to relocate BrahMos Aerospace |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/nettukaltheri-land-proposed-for-relocating-brahmos-aerospace-to-facilitate-thiruvananthapuram-airport-expansion/articleshow/114743583.cms |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |access-date=1 November 2024}}</ref> ==Airlines and destinations== {{Airport destination list <!-- --> |[[Air Arabia]]| [[Abu Dhabi International Airport|Abu Dhabi]],<ref>{{OAGWorldMay2025Ref|title=Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates AUH|pages=13-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.airarabia.com/en/destinations|title=Destinations|publisher=[[Air Arabia]]|access-date=3 February 2022}}</ref> [[Sharjah International Airport|Sharjah]]<ref>{{OAGWorldMay2025Ref|title=Sharjah, United Arab Emirates SHJ|pages=1056-1057}}</ref> |[[Air India]]| [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]], [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport|Mumbai]]<ref name="Airlines INTL Schedule">{{cite web|url=https://www.dgca.gov.in/digigov-portal/?page=4207/4201/servicename|title=Airlines INTL Schedule|access-date=30 March 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dgca.gov.in/digigov-portal/?page=4201/4200/servicename|title=Airlines DOM Schedule|access-date=30 March 2022}}</ref> |[[Air India Express]]| [[Abu Dhabi International Airport|Abu Dhabi]],<ref name="Network Rationalization Strategy">{{cite news| url=https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/09/26/air-india-express-adds-three-new-routes-from-bengaluru/|title=Network Rationalization Strategy}}</ref> [[Bahrain International Airport|Bahrain]], [[Kempegowda International Airport|Bengaluru]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://centreforaviation.com/news/air-india-express-to-commence-bangalore-thiruvananthapuram-service-in-nov-2023-1228213|title=Air India Express to commence Bangalore-Thiruvananthapuram service in Nov-2023|work=CAPA|accessdate=11 October 2023}}</ref> [[Chennai International Airport|Chennai]], [[King Fahd International Airport|Dammam]], [[Hamad International Airport|Doha]], [[Dubai International Airport|Dubai–International]],<ref name="Network Rationalization Strategy"/> [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport|Hyderabad]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/ArenaJet/status/1746143057542594908|title=Air India Express to launch Hyderabad-Thiruvananthapuram flight from January 22|work=JetArena|accessdate=13 January 2024}}</ref> [[Kannur International Airport|Kannur]], [[Cochin International Airport|Kochi]], [[Mangaluru International Airport|Mangaluru]], [[Muscat International Airport|Muscat]], [[King Khalid International Airport|Riyadh]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/travel/travel-news/2024/08/05/air-india-express-flight-thiruvananthapuram-riyadh-saudi-arabia.html|title=Air India Express resumes direct flights from Thiruvananthapuram to Riyadh|work=onmanorama|accessdate=5 August 2024}}</ref> [[Sharjah International Airport|Sharjah]], [[Tiruchirapalli International Airport|Tiruchirapalli]]<ref name="Airlines INTL Schedule" /> |{{nowrap|[[AirAsia]]}}| [[Kuala Lumpur International Airport|Kuala Lumpur–International]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/231213-akfeb24trv|title=AirAsia Resumes Thiruvananthapuram Service From Feb 2024|website=AeroRoutes|date=13 December 2023}}</ref> |[[Emirates (airline)|Emirates]]| [[Dubai International Airport|Dubai–International]]<ref>{{OAGWorldMay2025Ref|title=Dubai, United Arab Emirates DXB|pages=337-343}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.emirates.com/english/destinations/flights-to-india.aspx|title=Thiruvananthapuram|publisher=[[Emirates (airline)|Emirates]]|access-date=3 February 2022}}</ref> |[[Etihad Airways]]| [[Abu Dhabi International Airport|Abu Dhabi]]<ref>{{OAGWorldAug2025Ref|title=Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates AUH|pages=14-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Etihad NW23 Network Changes – 09AUG23 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230810-eynw23 |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=10 August 2023}}</ref> |[[Gulf Air]]| [[Bahrain International Airport|Bahrain]]<ref>{{OAGWorldMay2025Ref|title=Bahrain, Bahrain BAH|pages=88-90}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gulfair.com/flights/destination-guide/trivandrum|title=Trivandrum|publisher=[[Gulf Air]]|access-date=3 February 2022|archive-date=29 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929141547/https://www.gulfair.com/flights/destination-guide/trivandrum|url-status=dead}}</ref> |[[IndiGo]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Flights Schedule for Domestic & International Flights – IndiGo|url=https://www.goindigo.in/information/flight-schedule.html|work=[[IndiGo]]|access-date=5 March 2024|language=en}}</ref>| [[Ahmedabad Airport|Ahmedabad]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://centreforaviation.com/news/indigo-to-commence-ahmedabad-thiruvananthapuram-service-in-dec-2024-1286656|title=IndiGo to commence Ahmedabad-Thiruvananthapuram service in Dec-2024|work=CAPA|accessdate=21 October 2024}}</ref> [[Kempegowda International Airport|Bengaluru]], [[Chennai International Airport|Chennai]], [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]], [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport|Hyderabad]], [[Cochin International Airport|Kochi]], [[Male Airport|Malé]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=IndiGo launches Daily Flights between Thiruvananthapuram and Malé in Maldives|url=https://www.traveldailymedia.com/indigo-launches-daily-flights-between-thiruvananthapuram-and-male-in-maldives/|website=Travel Daily Media|date=26 September 2025 |access-date=26 September 2025}}</ref> [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport|Mumbai]], [[Pune Airport|Pune]], [[Sharjah International Airport|Sharjah]] | [[Jazeera Airways]]| [[Kuwait International Airport|Kuwait City]]<ref>{{cite web |title=JAZEERA AIRWAYS RESUMES 2 INDIA ROUTES IN 4Q24|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240812-j94q24in|website=Aeroroutes |access-date=12 August 2024}}</ref> |[[Kuwait Airways]]| [[Kuwait International Airport|Kuwait City]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kuwaitairways.com/en/destinations/Pages/Indian-SubContinent.aspx|title=Indian Sub-continent Flights |publisher=[[Kuwait Airways]]|access-date=1 February 2022}}</ref> |[[Malaysia Airlines]]| [[Kuala Lumpur International Airport|Kuala Lumpur–International]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230902-mhnw23in|title=MALAYSIA AIRLINES FURTHER EXPANDS INDIA NETWORK IN NW23|work=Aeroroutes|accessdate=2 September 2023}}</ref> |[[Maldivian (airline)|Maldivian]]| [[Hanimaadhoo International Airport|Hanimaadhoo]], [[Velana International Airport|Malé]] |[[Oman Air]]| [[Muscat International Airport|Muscat]]<ref>{{cite news|last=Khan|first=Faiz|title=Oman Air and Salam Air Launches New Flights to Kerala|url=https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2023/09/04/oman-air-and-salam-air-launches-new-flights-to-kerala/|work=Aviation A2Z|date=4 September 2023|access-date=5 September 2023|language=en}}</ref> |[[Qatar Airways]]| [[Hamad International Airport|Doha]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.qatarairways.com/dapp/discovery/?origin=DOH&destination=TRV|title=Trivandrum, India|publisher=[[Qatar Airways]]|access-date=3 February 2022}}</ref> |[[Scoot]]| [[Singapore Changi International Airport|Singapore]]<ref>{{OAGWorldAug2025Ref|title=Singapore, Singapore SIN|pages=1214-1219}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.flyscoot.com/en/fly-scoot/who-we-are/destinations-map|title=Destinations Map|publisher=[[Scoot]]|access-date=3 February 2022}}</ref> |{{nowrap|[[SriLankan Airlines]]}}| [[Bandaranaike International Airport|Colombo–Bandaranaike]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.srilankan.com/en_uk/plan-and-book/flight-routes|title=Route Map|publisher=[[SriLankan Airlines]]|access-date=2 February 2022}}</ref> }} ==Statistics== {{Airport-Statistics|iata=TRV}} From FY 2020 to FY 2025, Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) saw major fluctuations in traffic due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in India]], with passenger numbers dropping from 3.92 million in 2019–20 to just 0.94 million in 2020–21. Recovery began steadily, reaching 1.66 million in 2021–22, 3.46 million in 2022–23, and 4.44 million in 2023–24. By 2024–25, the airport hit a record 4.89 million passengers and 36,504 aircraft movements, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Domestic and international travel were nearly balanced, with 2.25 million and 2.88 million passengers respectively. A new high of 16,578 passengers and 101 movements was recorded on 22 December 2024. The airport averaged 14,614 passengers/day and 86 flights/day in FY 2024–25 <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2025/May/16/thiruvananthapuram-airport-clocks-nearly-50-lakh-passengers-10-per-cent-growth-in-a-year|title=Thiruvananthapuram airport clocks nearly 50 lakh passengers, 10 per cent growth in a year|date=16 May 2025 |publisher=[[The New Indian Express ]]|access-date=16 May 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.adaniairports.com/-/media/Project/AAHL/Media-New/TRV-PDF/Sep-2023-2.pdf|title= Thiruvananthapuram International Airport Press Note|publisher=[[Adani Airports Holding]]}}</ref> ==Security== Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is listed among the major airports of India. Its safety and security are handled by the [[Airport security#India|Bureau of Civil Aviation Security]] through the [[Central Industrial Security Force#Airport security|Central Industrial Security Force]] (CISF). In the past, airport security was under the control of [[airport police]] (under the state government). However, following the hijacking of [[Indian Airlines Flight 814]] in 1999, airport security was handed over to CISF. Thiruvananthapuram Airport also has advanced security equipment including X-RAY Baggage inspection (X-BIS), Explosive Trace Detection System (ETDS) and provision of an In-Line Baggage Screening system; at the NITB, state-of-the-art Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), Flight Information Display System (fids) and Public Address (PA) systems, as well as an Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) for flight information, are there for passengers' convenience.<ref name="Mehta-2011"/> The In-Line Baggage Screening system (ILBS) was installed at Terminal 2 on 21 July 2020. == Accidents and incidents == * On Thursday 9 December 1971 12:25, the [[Indian Airlines]] scheduled passenger aircraft (VT-DXG) of type, [[Hindustan Aeronautics Limited]] [[Hawker Siddeley HS 748]] HAL-748-224 Srs. 2 (1968), from [[Thiruvananthapuram International Airport]] (TRV/VOTV) en route to [[Madurai Airport]] (IXM/VOMD) strayed off course and collided with a hill in the [[Meghamalai]] hills near [[Cumbum, Tamil Nadu]], at an altitude of 5200 feet, 29 miles left off its desired track. There were 21 fatalities of its 31 occupants. <ref>[https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/330659 "ASN Aircraft accident: Indian Airlines Cumbum crash, India."] ''Aviation Safety Network,'' Retrieved: 10 May 2026.</ref> * On Friday 17 December 1971 18:58, the [[Indian Airlines]] scheduled passenger aircraft (VT-DXO) of type,[[Hindustan Aeronautics Limited]] [[Hawker Siddeley HS 748]] HAL-748-224 Srs. 2, while landing during night at [[Thiruvananthapuram International Airport]] (TRV/VOTV) in slight rain, made a high speed approach which resulted in heavy bumpy touch down on the nose landing gear causing substantial damage to the nose landing gear and supporting structure. There were no injuries for its 20 occupants. The aircraft damage was substantial but repaired. <ref>[https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/330647 "ASN Aircraft accident: Night landing incident in Trivandrum, India."] ''Aviation Safety Network,'' Retrieved: 10 May 2026.</ref> * On 15 July 1990, an [[Indian Air Force]] [[Antonov An-32]] crashed in the [[Ponmudi|Ponmudi Mountain Range]] while en route from [[Tambaram Air Force Station]] to [[Thiruvananthapuram International Airport]] in India.<ref>[https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19900715-0 "ASN Aircraft accident: Antonov 32 K2705 Ponmudi, India."] ''Aviation Safety Network,'' Retrieved: 23 July 2016.</ref> * On 14 June 2025, a [[Royal Air Force]] F-35B (tail number ZM168, aircraft number BK-034)<ref name="NavyLookout-2025">{{cite news |date=23 July 2025 |title=F-35 jet stranded in India for 37 days recovered to HMS Prince of Wales off Australia |url=https://www.navylookout.com/f-35-jet-stranded-in-india-for-37-days-recovered-to-hms-prince-of-wales-off-australia/ |access-date=16 August 2025 |work=NavyLookout}}</ref> operating from [[Royal Navy]]'s {{HMS|Prince of Wales|R09}} during [[UK Carrier Strike Group#Carrier Strike Group 25 (Operation Highmast)|Operation Highmast]] made an [[List of accidents and incidents involving the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II|emergency landing]] at the Thiruvananthapuram Airport at 9:28 pm [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]. After several unsuccessful attempts to land on the carrier the aircraft was running low on fuel, prompting the pilot to request permission to divert to the designated emergency recovery airfield. In response, a full-scale emergency was declared at the airport. The jet made a safe landing and was subsequently [[Taxiing|taxied]] to and parked in an isolated bay.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kallungal |first=Dhinesh |date=15 June 2025 |title=British F-35 fighter jet makes emergency landing in Thiruvananthapuram airport in Kerala |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/lockheed-martin-f-35-lightning-fighter-aircraft-makes-emergency-landing-at-thiruvananthapuram-airport/article69697165.ece |access-date=16 June 2025 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The [[Indian Air Force]] confirmed the incident, stating that the aircraft was operating outside India’s [[Air Defence Identification Zone]] (ADIZ) and was detected and identified by the [[Integrated Air Command and Control System]] (IACCS) before being granted clearance to land.<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 June 2025 |title=IAF confirms emergency landing of UK's F-35B fighter at Thiruvananthapuram airport, offers full support |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/iaf-confirms-emergency-landing-of-uks-f-35b-fighter-at-thiruvananthapuram-airport-offers-full-support/articleshow/121865733.cms |access-date=16 June 2025 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1934285952064860206 |user=IAF_MCC |title=A Royal Navy F-35B fighter recovered off an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on the night of 14 June 25... |date=15 June 2025 |access-date=16 June 2025}}</ref> Within 48 hours of landing, the aircraft was refuelled, though it failed to return to the carrier due to a hydraulic system and [[Auxiliary Power Unit]] (APU) failure.<ref>{{Cite news |date=20 June 2025 |title=UK Royal Navy F-35B could not fly back after hydraulic failure; fighter jet may return via military transport plane: Defence official |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/british-royal-navys-f-35b-fighter-jet-grounded-in-kerala-after-hydraulic-failure-may-be-flown-back-in-transport-aircraft-defence-officials/articleshow/121979495.cms |access-date=21 June 2025 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> On 18 June, a "technical team" of three technicians from the [[UK Carrier Strike Group|UK CSG]] arrived in the airport to examine the aircraft before its flight back to the carrier. Meanwhile, armed guards from the [[Central Industrial Security Force|CISF]] were deployed for the aircraft's security.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 June 2025 |title=UK tech team in Kerala to examine grounded stealth jet |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/top-headlines/uk-tech-team-in-kerala-to-examine-grounded-stealth-jet/ |access-date=21 June 2025 |website=The Tribune |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=3 July 2025 |title=UK's F-35 fighter jet can't fly back, may be dismantled to move from Kerala |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/cities/thiruvananthapuram/story/uk-unable-to-repair-f-35-stranded-in-kerala-likely-to-dismantle-fighter-jet-to-transport-it-back-sources-2750082-2025-07-03 |access-date=4 July 2025 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> By 20 June, the team had failed to rectify the problem and had returned.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Stranded F-35B Fighter Jet In Kerala To Get C-17 Globemaster Farewell |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/f35-b-fighter-stranded-in-kerala-will-likely-be-flown-out-in-massive-jet-8818087 |access-date=4 July 2025 |website=www.ndtv.com |language=en}}</ref> On 6 July, at 12:46 pm IST, a larger maintenance team with their equipment arrived onboard an [[Airbus A400M Atlas]]. Subsequently, the jet was transferred to a hangar.<ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=6 July 2025 |title=U.K. Royal Air Force team lands in Kerala to repair grounded F-35B |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/uk-royal-air-force-team-lands-in-kerala-to-repair-grounded-f-35b/article69779583.ece |access-date=6 July 2025 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=6 July 2025 |title=Stranded British F-35 jet moved from Thiruvananthapuram airport after 22 days |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/stranded-british-f-35-fighter-jet-moved-from-thiruvananthapuram-airport-after-22-days-2751592-2025-07-06 |access-date=6 July 2025 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> On 22 July, the F-35B departed from the airport towards [[Darwin Airport|Darwin]], [[Australia]] following necessary repairs.<ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=22 July 2025 |title=UK F-35B fighter jet grounded in Kerala finally departs from Thiruvananthapuram airport |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/uk-fighter-jet-grounded-in-kerala-finally-departs/article69841314.ece |access-date=22 July 2025 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=K.B. |first1=Pragati |date=22 July 2025 |title=Bye, Bro': British Fighter Jet, Stranded in India, Finally Leaves for Home |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/22/world/asia/india-uk-f35-jet-kerala-airport.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250805154246/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/22/world/asia/india-uk-f35-jet-kerala-airport.html |archive-date=5 August 2025 |access-date=27 July 2025 |work=The New York Times}}</ref> On 23 July, following an approximate {{Convert|6400|km|abbr=on}} flight from India, the repaired F-35B rejoined HMS ''Prince of Wales'' as she arrived in Australian waters after 37 days. The aircraft was also supported by an [[RAF Voyager]] (ZZ335), which provided [[in-flight refuelling]] and accompanied the jet for most of the flight, until the jet landed on the carrier just before docking it in Darwin.<ref name="NavyLookout-2025" /> ==See also== * [[Airports in India]] * [[List of busiest airports in India by passenger traffic]] * [[Cochin International Airport]] * [[Kozhikode International Airport]] * [[Kannur International Airport]] * [[Sabarimala Greenfield Airport]] ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== * [https://www.adani.com/en/thiruvananthapuram-airport Official Website] {{Adani Group}} {{Portal bar|Aviation|India}} {{Airports in India}} {{Thiruvananthapuram}} {{Tourism in Kerala}} [[Category:1932 establishments in India]] [[Category:Airports in Kerala]] [[Category:International airports in India]] [[Category:Airports established in 1932]] [[Category:Buildings and structures in Thiruvananthapuram]] [[Category:Transport in Thiruvananthapuram]] [[Category:20th-century architecture in India]] [[Category:Adani Group]] [[Category:Airports Authority of India]] [[Special:Contributions/~2026-14691-46|~2026-14691-46]] ([[User talk:~2026-14691-46|talk]]) 17:25, 10 May 2026 (UTC) Request to add the below to the template * On Thursday 9 December 1971 12:25, the [[Indian Airlines]] scheduled passenger aircraft (VT-DXG) of type, [[Hindustan Aeronautics Limited]] [[Hawker Siddeley HS 748]] HAL-748-224 Srs. 2 (1968), from [[Thiruvananthapuram International Airport]] (TRV/VOTV) en route to [[Madurai Airport]] (IXM/VOMD) strayed off course and collided with a hill in the [[Meghamalai]] hills near [[Cumbum, Tamil Nadu]], at an altitude of 5200 feet, 29 miles left off its desired track. There were 21 fatalities of its 31 occupants. <ref>[https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/330659 "ASN Aircraft accident: Indian Airlines Cumbum crash, India."] ''Aviation Safety Network,'' Retrieved: 10 May 2026.</ref> * On Friday 17 December 1971 18:58, the [[Indian Airlines]] scheduled passenger aircraft (VT-DXO) of type,[[Hindustan Aeronautics Limited]] [[Hawker Siddeley HS 748]] HAL-748-224 Srs. 2, while landing during night at [[Thiruvananthapuram International Airport]] (TRV/VOTV) in slight rain, made a high speed approach which resulted in heavy bumpy touch down on the nose landing gear causing substantial damage to the nose landing gear and supporting structure. There were no injuries for its 20 occupants. The aircraft damage was substantial but repaired. <ref>[https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/330647 "ASN Aircraft accident: Night landing incident in Trivandrum, India."] ''Aviation Safety Network,'' Retrieved: 10 May 2026.</ref> Changes to below * On 15 July 1990, an [[Indian Air Force]] [[Antonov An-32]] crashed in the [[Ponmudi|Ponmudi Mountain Range]] while en route from [[Tambaram Air Force Station]] to [[Thiruvananthapuram International Airport]] in India.<ref>[https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19900715-0 "ASN Aircraft accident: Antonov 32 K2705 Ponmudi, India."] ''Aviation Safety Network,'' Retrieved: 23 July 2016.</ref>

I’ve nowiki’d the above and collapsed it, while I compare versions. Danners430 _{tweaks made} 18:43, 10 May 2026 (UTC)

 Not done - the accidents you are adding, two of them are sourced to the ASN Wikibase which is unreliable as a user-generated wiki, and the third isnt really relevant to the article. If I’ve missed something please let us know. Danners430 _{tweaks made} 18:49, 10 May 2026 (UTC)