Tuticorin Airport
Tuticorin Airport is a domestic airport located 16.9 km (10.5 mi) from Thoothukudi (Tuticorin), Tamil Nadu, India serving the districts of Tuticorin and Tirunelveli in south Tamilnadu.StructureTuticorin Airport has one asphalt runway, oriented 10/28, 1351 metres long and 30 metres wide. Its 100 by 60 metre apron provides parking space for 2 ATR 72 or similar aircraft at a time, while its terminal building can handle 72 passengers during peak hours. Navigational aids at Tuticorin include PAPI lights and an Aerodrome beaconExpansion and UpgradeA master plan for upgrading the Tuticorin airport in phases had been prepared by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Tamil Nadu government was asked to provide 586 acres of land free and without encumbrances to the Airports Authority of India.An additional 110 acres of land has been set aside for carrying out operations of the Indian Air Force and the Indian Coast Guard.Incidents & AccidentsOn 29th July 2013,SG 3291 an spicejet bombardier Q-400 carrying 49 passengers had a tail strike while landing on the short runway triggering panic among passengers. On 3rd September 2013, SG 3291, a SpiceJet Bombardier Q400 landed and the engine started smoking due to an oil spillage. Water and foam was used to contain the smoke.External linksOfficial site at the Airports Authority of IndiaAirport information for VEBI at World Aero Data
