The Indian union territory of Puducherry has only one operational airport named Pondicherry Airport. A second greenfield airport is under construction at Karaikal with the district administration engaging CIAL, the operators of Cochin International Airport to advise it on carrying the airport project forward. [1]
The list includes the airports in Puducherry with their respective ICAO and IATA codes. [2]
| Sl. no. | Location in Puducherry | Airport name | ICAO | IATA | Operator | Category | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pondicherry | Pondicherry Airport | VOPC | PNY | Airports Authority of India | Domestic | Commercial |
| 2 | Karaikal | Karaikal Airport | — | — | TBC | Domestic (Planned) | Commercial |
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