Shivamogga Airport

Shivamogga Airport was launched to improve air travel and connectivity for the Shivamogga region in Karnataka, India. It is located near the village of Sogane, about 10 kilometers from Shivamogga city. The airport helps connect the Malnad area to other major cities in India. Shivamogga Airport, officially renamed as Rashtrakavi Kuvempu Airport (IATA: RQY, ICAO: VOSH), honors the famous Kannada poet Kuvempu, who was born in this region. The airport was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 27 February 2023. It currently handles domestic flights, especially to cities like Bengaluru. The airport is expected to help tourism and economic growth in the region. Plans for further expansion are being considered to allow larger aircraft and more destinations in the future. References