Agatti Airport

Agatti Airport (IATA: AGX, ICAO: VOAT) is located 5 km on the southern end of Agatti Island, in the union territory of Lakshadweep in India. It is the sole airstrip in the archipelago, which lies off the west coast of India.

The airstrip was constructed during 1987−88 for operation of Dornier 228 type of aircraft and was inaugurated on 16 April 1988. Initially, the terminal was housed in a small temporary structure. Construction of Terminal Building, Air Traffic Control Tower and related structures commenced in 2006. However, the construction of the Terminal Building was stopped midway due to the proposed extension of Runway & Basic strip.

The resurfacing of the runway was completed in November 2010.

Agatti Airport is spread over 18.56 hectares (45.9 acres). It has one asphalt runway, oriented 04/22, 1204 metres long and 30 metres wide, while its terminal building can handle 150 passengers during peak hours. Navigational aids include a DME and NDB. It is managed and operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).

A fully air conditioned terminal building covering 2250 square metres to cater for 150 passengers at a time (75 arriving and 75 departing).

Car parking area for 75 vehicles about 2,000 square metres (22,000 sq ft) are available for visitors and travellers.

Air India Regional (now known as Alliance Air) began services with ATR-42 aircraft on 24 September 2010 connecting Agatti Airport with Kochi in mainland.

Airlines and Destinations

Currently, Alliance Air serves scheduled commercial flights to Kochi in India as stated below:

Airlines	Destinations
Alliance Air	Kochi

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