# Mangalore International Airport (IXE)

> Mangalore, IN · IATA: IXE · ICAO: VOML · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `IXE` |
| ICAO | `VOML` |
| City | Mangalore |
| Country | IN |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 103 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 12.96130, 74.89010 |

## Description

Chilled fish, ornamental fish, cashews, flowers and machinery parts move through Mangalore's air cargo facilities, mirroring the farming and fishing economy of coastal Karnataka. The Adani-operated airport commissioned its air cargo complex in 2013 and added an integrated cargo terminal on 1 May 2023, which had handled roughly 11,685 tonnes of domestic and international freight by September 2025. International cargo operations began on 2 July 2024, carrying perishables such as fruit and vegetables to Middle Eastern markets. Customs clearance and bonded warehousing are managed on site by Indian Customs alongside AAI ground handling. The tabletop runway above the Arabian Sea makes for a demanding approach. Road links via NH-66 and the Konkan Railway tie the airport to the nearby deep-water port of New Mangalore, enabling combined air-sea routing for forwarders.

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