Located at Kannur (at Mattanur), one of the northern districts in the state of Kerala, India, the Airport spreads for about 2,300 acres. This airport is owned by a public-private consortium, Kannur International Airport Limited (KIAL). The second greenfield airport to be built on a public-private platform in Kerala, the Kannur International Airport opened for commercial operations on 9th December 2018.
Kannur International Airport Ltd is an Unlisted Public Company promoted by Government of Kerala, to build and operate the airport on international standards, primarily to cater to the travelling needs of the large NRI population in the region who travel frequently to various international destinations, the flourishing business community and tourists.
