Quilon Aerodrome
The landing strip of the aerodrome was strengthened with red laterite soil from the adjoining hills because the local loose soil was unsuitable for the purpose. There were no buildings in the aerodrome, however, a circular concrete pad for parking aircraft was built. The aerodrome was under the control of the Public Works Department (PWD). The aerodrome was also used for training operations. These were stopped when an accident involving a training aircraft at the boundary of the aerodrome, resulted in the death of the pilot and the trainee.
Proposal for an Aviation Academy at Old Airport
During 2009 -2012, local authorities made plans to revive the aerodrome for a flying academy with a 4,000 foot runway for light aircraft. However, since the site was now surrounded by several high-rising structures like buildings and cell phone towers and the proposal met with objections from the local population, the plans were discarded.
Revival of airstrip plans
Government of Kerala started plans to set-up 10 airstrips in Kerala including one at Asramam Old Airport area. In February 2020, the state government submitted a feasibility study report to Civil Aviation Ministry of India in this regard.
See also
- Trivandrum International Airport
- Cochin International Airport
- Calicut International Airport
- Kannur International Airport
- List of airports in India
- List of airports in Kerala state