As per the recent reports released by the Airports Authority of India, there is an increase in flight passenger traffic at Belagavi Airport (IXG) by 2.5% as compared to the previous month. This means that more people are now taking flights which depicts many things including an increased standard of living.
As per the report of AAI, the Belagavi Airport (IXG) had a total of 31,060 passengers during the month of April which is 2.5% higher than the month of March where total passengers at the airport were 30,290.
It is worth noting that the total flight movement in the month of April was 508 which is less than the previous month. This is because the cargo movement through flight was reduced in the month of April.
The cargo movement in the April month was 1.7 metric tons whereas in the March month, it was 2 metric tons.
According to AAI, the Belagavi Airport (IXG) has accommodated a total of 1,20,520 flight passengers from the month of January to April with 2102 flight movements including cargo movements.
Flight Passengers Report Data from January to April 2024 as per AAI
| Month | Total Passenger | Aircraft Movement | Cargo Movement |
| January | 29,614 | 544 | 4 MT |
| February | 29,530 | 518 | 1 MT |
| March | 30,290 | 532 | 2 MT |
| April | 31,08 | 508 | 1.7 MT |
| Total | 1,20,520 | 2102 | 8.7 MT |
As per the AAI data from January to April 2024, the total passenger footfall at Belagavi Airport (IXG) is 1,20,520, the total aircraft movement is 2,102, and the total cargo movement is 8.7 metric tons.
Comparing the passenger traffic from last year, according to a statement given by Airport Director S Thiyagarajan to TNIE, the Belagavi Airport shows an 80.6% increase in passengers in the month of February with 29,530 this year and 16,353 last year.
How Many Flights Fly from Belagavi Airport
Currently, there are 10 destinations that are connected with Belagavi Airport (IXG) and the planning is going on to increase the number of destinations.
The destinations that directly connect Belagavi Airport are Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi, Nagpur, Tirupati, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Jodhpur, Surat, and Jaipur.
How Many Airlines Operate at Belagavi Airport
There are just two airlines that operate at Belagavi airport and cover all 10 destinations. These are Indigo and Star.
Indigo operates on just three routes, from Belagavi Airport (Airport) to Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi. Whereas Star Airlines operates at seven routes, from Belagavi Airport (IXG) to Jaipur, Mumbai, Surat, Ahmedabad, Nagpur, Jodhpur, and Tirupati.
Is Belgaum Airport International?
No, Belgaum Aiport is not international as of now, it accommodates only domestic flights.
How far is Belagavi Aiport?
The Belagavi Airport (IXG) is almost 15 km from the city.
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