Karnataka: Shivamogga airport receives first domestic flight since inauguration

The first flight to the Shivamogga airport arrived before 12:00 am on 31st August, 2023. It was an Indigo flight that had departed from the Bengaluru Airport 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to the landing. 

 Cabinet Minister for Large & Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development in Government of Karnataka, MB Patil had also embarked on the flight. Former Chief Minister of Karnataka, B.S Yediyurappa who had laid the foundation for the airport in 2020 had also accompanied him.

MB Patil posted an update pertaining to this on X, formerly known as twitter. “Embarking on a momentous journey from Bengaluru to Shivamogga! It was a privilege to be part of the historic flight departing from Bengaluru to Shivamogga. I was accompanied by former CM Shri B.S Yediyurappa, Shri B Y Raghavendra, Shri Araga Jnanendra, Shri Vijayendra Yeddiyurappa,Shri Gopal Krishna Belur and Shri Halappa. This marks a significant journey that symbolises progress and growth. #ShivamoggaAirport,” he posted. 

The Indigo flight also made an announcement pertaining to the issue. “After Bengaluru, Mysore, Mangaluru, Hubballi, and Belagavi, Shivamogga will be the latest town for Indigo in Karnataka. This direct flight will enhance intrastate accessibility, while connecting Shivamogga to key domestic and international destinations through Bengaluru,” Indigo stated.