Salem Airport, Salem

Salem Airport, officially designated by its geographical location without a commemorative namesake, serves the Salem district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The facility was commissioned in 1993 as a joint venture between the Airports Authority of India and the state government, establishing a new aviation footprint for the region rather than replacing an older airfield. While it remains a smaller regional facility that does not feature in global traffic rankings, the airport handled approximately 41,000 passengers during the 2023-2024 fiscal year, reflecting a period of growth following years of intermittent service. Significant milestones include its 2018 revival under the UDAN regional connectivity scheme and the 2023 introduction of daily scheduled services by carriers such as IndiGo and Alliance Air, which linked the city to Bangalore, Chennai, and Hyderabad. The airport features a 1,806-meter runway and a passenger terminal capable of managing peak-hour traffic of 100 travelers. Salem serves as a vital industrial and agricultural hub, famously known as the Steel City and a major center for textile production and poultry exports. The airport facilitates this economic activity by providing logistics and business travel support while acting as the primary gateway for tourists visiting the Yercaud hill station and the heritage sites of the Kongu Nadu region.

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