Mangaluru International Airport Begins Terminal Expansion to Double Passenger Capacity by 2029
Mangaluru International Airport has begun expanding its integrated terminal to double its annual passenger capacity from 2.5 million to 5.2 million by the end of 2029. The project adds 27,100 square meters to the existing 48,574-square-meter terminal, which has already exceeded its original capacity. Passenger traffic grew nearly 42% over three years, reaching 2.55 million in 2025-26, with projections estimating over 4 million passengers by 2030-31. The expansion includes enhanced passenger facilities, parking, and recreational areas to support increasing demand and regional growth.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (66/100). Lens Score 38/100.
Outlets measured: news18, thehindu. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (58–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thehindu broke this story on 11 Nov, 12:42 pm. Other outlets followed.
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