Tamil Nadu: Tuticorin Airport now officially changed to Thoothukudi Airport
Updated On: 15 March, 2026 01:24 PM IST | Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | ANI
Madurai Airport also got International Status, aiming to enhance regional connectivity, promote trade, and drive economic development in the region. The airport's potential to attract international pilgrims and businesses aligns with the city's historical prominence
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Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu formally renamed Tuticorin Airport as Thoothukudi Airport in Tamil Nadu, saying that the renaming corrects a colonial legacy and re-establishes the true strength of our culture, heritage, and languages.
He also declared the Madurai airport an international airport.
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