*** 🛫 Basic Information 1. Airport Name: Rashtrakavi Kuvempu Airport (Shivamogga Airport) 2. IATA Code: RQY 3. ICAO Code: VOSH 4. Type: Public (Domestic Greenfield Airport) 5. City: Shivamogga (Shimoga) 6. Country: India *** 🏢 Key Facilities 1. Number of Terminals: 1 modern lotus-shaped passenger terminal 2. Runways: * One runway (08/26), 3,200 m × asphalt—the second longest in Karnataka after Bengaluru 3. Major Services: * ATC tower, taxiway, apron, fire station, parking & approach roads * Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL), CAT-I instrument landing system; supports ATR‑72 to A320/737 operations * Hangars & ground services included in FTO plan *** ✈️ Airlines and Destinations 1. Main Airlines Operating: IndiGo, Star Air 2. All Operating Airlines: Same as above. 3. Top Domestic Routes: Regular flights to Bengaluru; other UDAN-connected flights to Hyderabad, Goa & Tirupati 4. Top International Routes: None (domestic only) *** 📊 Passenger Traffic 1. Annual Passengers (Apr 2023–Mar 2024): 39,040 2. Aircraft Movements: 984 3. Cargo Volume: Not reported *** 🚍Ground Transportation 1. Road: ~8.8 km from Shivamogga via Sogane–Airport Road (open 24/7) 2. Bus: KST buses and hourly shuttles connect the city center and airport 3. Cab/Taxis: Local taxis and pre-booked cabs available; ride‑share apps limited 4. Rail: Shivamogga Junction ~15 km from airport *** ☎️ Contact Information 1. Official Website: AAI/Shivamogga Airport info via state government portals 2. Customer Support Phone: +91 80220 19900 (Mappls listing), general enquiries *** 🏨 Nearby Highlights 1. Nearest Hotels: Budget to mid-range in Shivamogga; accommodation near Sogane under development 2. Tourist Attractions: * Jog Falls * Sakrebailu Elephant Camp * Tyavarekoppa Botanical Garden * Agumbe temples & rainforests