Madurai Airport Upgraded to International Status by Cabinet
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Cabinet Clears Madurai Airport for International Status; Boosts Connectivity, Economy
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News18•10-03-2026, 16:45
Cabinet Clears Madurai Airport for International Status; Boosts Connectivity, Economy
•Union Cabinet approved the proposal to declare Madurai airport as an international airport on March 10.
•Decision aims to fulfill aspirations of Madurai people, enhance global air connectivity, and strengthen the city's industrial, educational, and healthcare hubs.
•Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the move will boost regional connectivity, trade, and economic development.
•The upgrade will attract international pilgrims and businesses, improving access to key pilgrimage sites like Meenakshi Amman temple and Rameswaram.
•Multiple airlines have expressed interest in expanding international flights from Madurai, one of Tamil Nadu's oldest airports.
