Cochin International Airport
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Cochin International Airport is located at Nedumbassery, near Kochi, India.
Built in the traditional architectural style of Kerala, it is considered to be one of the most beautiful airports in the world. The airport is owned by Conchin International Airport Limited, a public company, initially held by a large number of Non Resident Indians (Indians who live outside India), major Indian corporations as well as a majority interest by the government of Kerala.
The IATA Airport Code is COK.
History
October, 1991 - Decision to pursue the new Airport project instead of expansion of existing Naval Airport, by representatives of related govt. agencies.
March, 1993 - Clearance to the proposal by the ministry of Civil Aviation.
May 25, 1999 - Formal inauguration by the President of India.
June 10, 1999 - First Inaugural flight by Air India.
June 21, 1999 - Air India Jumbo Jet Boeing 747 landed.
June 1, 1999 - Domestic Operation from old Naval Airport on Willingdon airport was moved to Conchin.
Airlines
External links
- Kochi International Airport Home Page (http://www.cochin-airport.com/)
- Airport Data (http://www.azworldairports.com/airports/p1750cok.htm)
- Map of Kochi (http://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/kerala/kochi.htm)
- Map of Ernakulam (http://mapsofindia.com/maps/kerala/ernakulam.htm)
- NIC site for Ernakulam (http://ernakulam.nic.in/)