Bajpe Airport, is an International Airport which ideally serves the coastal city of Mangalore. Several flights run from the city and connect it to other various important destinations of southern and western India and Middle East. The airport saw its inception in the year 25th December 1959 and assures supreme connectivity to the other places of the country. It is the first airport which was established in the state of Karnataka.
The airport is 61 year old and has witnessed immense growth since its early days of inception.The operation of international flights started in 2006 with Air India Express flying to Dubai. The airport experiences huge footfall and its success can be gauged by the news that it handles almost 10 lakh people from the year 2011 to 2012. Presently it has made a profit of 42.64 crores
Mangalore Airport was a customs airport for six years from 3 October 2006 to 3 October 2012, before it was granted the status of International Airport. This airport is located atop hill and has two table to run way 9/27 and 6/24.
The Airport has widely catered to large section of the travelers and assures supreme services to all, with high quality staff attending the passenger. Comfortable journeys and best services are ensured.
Bajpe Airport Mangalore Contact Details – Phone Number, Email Address, Location
| Airport Name | Mangalore |
| City Name | Mangalore |
| State | Karnataka |
| Distance from City | 13 Kms from Mangalore Railway Station, 7 NM Bearing 022° |
| Address | Airport Director |
| Airports Authority of India | |
| Mangalore Airport, Kenjar | |
| Bajpe – 574142 (Karnataka) | |
| Telephone | 91-824-2220400 |
| Fax | 91-824-2254175, 2252427 |
| [email protected] |