The newly-constructed airport that has a lotus-shaped terminal was inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi on February 27 ahead of the May Assembly elections in Karnataka. According to Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia, the Shivamogga airport is designed like a lotus flower, and is suitable for A-320-type aircraft. This airport is spread across 758 acres of land., India News, Times Now
The Shivamogga airport, which was recently inaugurated by PM Modi, is likely to become operational by August 11, Karnataka s Large Industries and Infrastructure Development Minister reveals.