Aerodrome License of Mangalore International Airport Renewed For Next 5 Years

The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has renewed the aerodrome license of Mangalore International Airport. The renewed license effective from September 16, 2023, will be valid for a period of 5-years, that is up to September 15, 2028. The validity of the current aerodrome license issued on March 16, 2022, ended on September 15, 2023. The airport received the renewed license on September 12.

Issued under Rule 78 of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, the aerodrome license is a key document for the airport operator. The license signifies that the aerodrome meets the specifications regarding its management systems, operational procedures, physical characteristics, assessment and treatment of obstacles, visual aids, rescue, and firefighting as per the civil aviation regulator’s Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) section.