Karnataka, formerly known as Mysore, is a state located in the southwestern region of India. The economy of this state is due to agricultural and industrial development. People travel frequently here not only for business but also for tourism, as Karnataka is a stunning state.  The airports in Karnataka boost the tourism sector in the region and facilitate the economic growth of the state.

This article is helpful to all visitors who are planning to visit Karnataka by flight and also to those who want to fly to other regions from this state. Read along to explore more.

There are multiple existing airports in Karnataka but the highly operational ones are Mangalore, Kempegowda, Hubballi, Mysore, and Kalaburagi.

Note: The services and other factors keep changing frequently. So, please verify all information before planning your trip.

1. Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru

Kempegowda International Airport covers an area of 4,700 acres and has been serving the people of Bangalore since 2008. It ranks third among the busiest airports in India. It is about 40 km from the city centre and has excellent connectivity.

• Address: KIAL Rd, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560300
• ICAO Code: VOBL
• IATA Code: BLR
• Category: International airport
• Terminals: There are two terminals in this airport at a distance of around 600 metres.
  • Terminal 1 is older and handles both international and domestic flights.
  • Terminal 2 was recently constructed to accommodate more passengers, also handling both international and domestic flights.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Domestic lounge and international lounge
  • Car-calling services
  • Duty-free shopping
  • A special room for childcare
  • Lost and found service
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Medical services, pharmacy and disability support
  • Smoking areas

2. Mangalore International Airport, Mangalore

Mangalore International Airport is spread over 247.1 acres of land and is the second busiest airport in India. Inaugurated in 1951, this airport started offering international flights in 2006. Being only 13 km away from the city centre, this airport is heavily convenient for passengers.

• Address: Bajpe Main Rd, Kenjar HC, Mangaluru, Karnataka 574142
• ICAO Code: VOML
• IATA Code: IXE
• Category: International airport
• Terminals:
  • The new terminal handles both domestic and international flights at this airport.
  • The old terminal is now used for direct flights to places in the Middle East for pilgrims visiting them for Haj.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Currency exchange services
  • Baby care services
  • Prayer room
  • Medical facilities
  • Services for disabled passengers
  • Duty-free shopping
  • Lost and found service
  • Postal services
  • Luggage wrapping facilities
  • Smoking areas
  • Food facilities

3. Belgaum Airport, Sambara

The other name for Belgaum Airport is Belagavi Airport and it is only 10 km away from the city centre. Inaugurated in 1942, this airport is known for its excellent connectivity..

• Address: Bagalkote - Belagavi Rd, Sambra, Karnataka 591124
• ICAO Code: VOBM
• IATA Code: IXG
• Category: Domestic airport
• Terminals: This airport has a single terminal building. With one boarding gate and six check-in counters, it handles the arrivals and departures of all the flights.
• Services & Amenities:
  • Private lounge
  • Wheelchairs for disability support
  • Free trolleys
  • Medical facilities
  • Restaurants and cafes

4. Hubballi Airport, Hubballi

Hubballi or Hubli is also one of the busiest Karnataka airports which serves the people living in the cities of Hubli and Dharwad. It started operating in 1954 and is located about 18 km from the city centre.

• Address: 934M+VWX, Gokul Rd, Gandhi Nagar, Hubballi, Karnataka 580030
• ICAO Code: VOHB
• IATA Code: HBX
• Category: Domestic airport
• Terminals:
  • The newly expanded passenger terminal is about 3600 square metres long and can handle about 300 passengers at a time.  It handles both arrivals and departures of all the flights.
  • The cargo terminal is about 65 square metres long, located to the east of the passenger terminal. It deals with all the cargo functions.
• Services & Amenities:
  • Food and beverage options
  • Medical assistance
  • Wheelchair facilities
  • Lost and found service
  • Childcare room
  • Public address system
  • Free trolleys

5. Mysore Airport, Mysore

Mysore Airport is one of the popular airports in Karnataka, inaugurated in 1940. This airport is located only 12 km away from the main city. It is currently awaiting an expansion of its runway, which will help it to accommodate bigger jet aircraft.

• Address: 6MH5+479, Kozhikode-Mysore-Kollegal Hwy, Mysuru, Karnataka 571311
• ICAO Code: VOMY
• IATA Code: MYQ
• Category: Domestic airport
• Terminals: This airport has a single terminal building, which handles all the flights. It accommodates about 200 passengers at a time.
• Services & Amenities:
  • Private lounge
  • Duty-free shopping
  • Free trolleys
  • Medical assistance
  • Wheelchair facilities

6. Kalaburagi Airport, Kalaburagi

B. S. Yediyurappa, the then chief minister of Karnataka inaugurated Kalaburagi Airport in 2019. It is 12 km from the city centre, which makes it easily accessible.

• Address: 8X63+589, Kalaburagi Airport Rd, Srinivas Saradgi, Karnataka 585102
• ICAO Code: VOGB
• IATA Code: GBI
• Category: Domestic airport
• Terminal: There is only one terminal of this airport, which is still under construction.
• Services & Amenities:
  • Medical assistance
  • Lost and found service
  • Food facilities

7. Jindal Vijayanagar Airport, Toranagallu

Jindal Vijayanagar Airport, also popular as Vidyanagar Airport started offering commercial flights in 2004. The airport is at a distance of 5 km from Toranagallu. The JSW group has invested ₹48 crores in the last three years for expansion and the runway upgradation of this airport.

• Location: 5JHH+97P, Kudligi Rd, Toranagallu, Karnataka 583123
• ICAO Code: VOJV
• IATA Code: VDY
• Category: Domestic airport
• Terminals: This airport has a single terminal building. It handles all the flights with a single check-in desk, baggage scanner and a security lane.
• Services & Amenities:
  • Food facilities
  • Duty-free shops
  • Lost and found facilities
  • Free trolley
  • Medical services

8. Bidar Airport, Bidar

The other name for Bidar Airport is Bidar Air Force Station, which is around 5 km from Bidar. This airport was founded during World War II and has been a training center for Indian Air Force pilots since the early 1960s.

• Address: WF3H+JV6, Chidri Rd, Airport Area, Bidar, Karnataka 585401
• ICAO Code: VOBR
• IATA Code: IXX
• Category: Defence-based airport
• Terminal: A civilian terminal was built for this airport in 2008-2009.
• Services & Amenities: N/A

9. Yelahanka Air Force Station, Yelahanka

Yelahanka Indian Air Force Station is about 22 km from the city centre. This airport was established on August 1, 1963.

• Address: Yelahanka, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560063
• ICAO Code: VOYK
• IATA Code: N/A
• Category: Defence-based airport
• Terminals: NA
• Services & Amenities:
  • Pilot training
  • Logistics support tasks
  • Navigators’ type-conversion

10. HAL Bangalore Airport, Bengaluru

HAL Bangalore Airport is also called Hindustan Airport or HAL Airport is around 12 km away from Bengaluru. This is the first aircraft factory in India opened in 1941.

• Address: XM2F+J9H, HAL Old Airport Rd, HAL Airport Area, HAL, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560017
• ICAO Code: VOBG
• IATA Code: N/A
• Category: Defence-based airport
• Terminals: Previously, it had two passenger terminals, handling domestic and international flights each. These are no longer operational.
• Services Available:
  • Aircraft rescue
  • Fire fighting services
  • Ground handling
  • HAL cargo complex
  • VIP bay
  • VIP lounge

Here is the list of future Karnataka airports. Some of them will open shortly within this year or next while the construction of others is still yet to commence.

11. Shivamogga Airport

Shivamogga Airport is a new project that is still under construction. Its approximate distance from the city centre is 6 km. This future domestic airport will have high connectivity among the existing number of airports in Karnataka as it will have a robust link with Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi and Mumbai.

There will be a taxiway, apron, isolation bay, runway, RESA, GSE area and a domestic terminal building. The estimated project cost is ₹384 crores.

12. Jagatjyoti Shri Basaveshwar Airport

Jagatjyoti Shri Basaveshwar Airport will be the name of Vijayapura Airport which will be functional for the people of Vijayapura of Karnataka. The distance from the city centre is 15 km and will be spread over an area of 727 acres.

This is a greenfield airport which is under construction. For the extension of the runway and incorporating other such facilities, the investment amount has been increased to ₹347 crores from ₹220 crores.

13. Hassan Airport

Hassan Airport is another upcoming greenfield airport in Karnataka which is under construction. Its terminal will have the capacity to manage a maximum of 200 passengers. The Airports Authority of India is its owner and operator.

It will cover an area of 536 acres, and the project's estimated amount is ₹193 crores. The expected date for opening is by the end of 2023.

14. Karwar Airport

Karwar Airport is a new construction project under the Karnataka Government which will have a small terminal building and a runway. The airport site will spread over 97.1 acres of land in the Karwar district.

The Infrastructure Development Department is planning to start commercial flights. Moreover, its construction is expected to be completed by 2024.

15. Raichur Airport

The Karnataka Government has proposed to start construction of another new Raichur Airport in 2021. The total investment will be approximately ₹185.57 crores for an area of 400 acres. This project is yet to commence within a short period.