Thiruvananthapuram Airport Code (TRV) and Business Aviation

Thiruvananthapuram airport code is TRV, and its ICAO code is VOTV. Thiruvananthapuram International Airport serves Kerala’s capital and supports domestic, international and business aviation movements.

Thiruvananthapuram Airport Overview

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Airport identity

Official name: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
IATA code: TRV
ICAO code: VOTV
Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Operator: Adani Thiruvananthapuram International Airport Limited
Distance: approximately 3.7 kilometres from the city centre

The airport is operated under a long-term concession awarded in 2020. Older content describing it only as directly AAI-operated or placing it seven kilometres from the city is outdated.

Expansion programme

A major airport expansion programme is underway, with investment planned for terminal and supporting infrastructure. Project timelines may change, so operators should check current notices for any effect on access, stands or passenger processing.

Business Aviation Planning at TRV

Parking, permits, airport acceptance, handling, fuel and customs or immigration arrangements should be confirmed for the exact aircraft and schedule. Submit complete operator and aircraft documents, routing, crew and passenger details and requested services.

Operational considerations

Confirm parking and handler instructions before departure.
Review current NOTAMs, weather and aeronautical information.
Plan for heavy monsoon rainfall and possible operational disruption.
Verify customs and immigration arrangements for international flights.
Reconfirm fuel, ground equipment, catering and transport.

Permissions and international coordination

Business aviation operators using Thiruvananthapuram should submit aircraft, operator, routing, schedule, passenger and crew details early for Indian permissions and airport coordination. For international movements, confirm customs, immigration and quarantine requirements together with the assigned reporting arrangements. Parking and any slot or operating conditions should be reconfirmed before departure.

Coastal weather and turnaround planning

Kerala’s coastal weather and heavy monsoon rainfall can influence ramp activity and road journeys. Crews should monitor current forecasts, NOTAMs and airport information and retain practical schedule margins. The handling request should specify aviation fuel, ground equipment, catering, baggage and passenger-assistance requirements so services can be sequenced efficiently.

Crew stays and surface transport

The airport is close to the state capital but transfer time varies with traffic and the passenger’s actual destination. Arrange crew hotels and vehicles before arrival, particularly when travel extends toward Kovalam or other coastal locations. ATTS can coordinate airport transfers and local support around the confirmed flight programme.

Ground handling and aviation fuel

ATTS can coordinate permits, ground handling, aviation fuel, supervision, transport and crew or passenger support at Thiruvananthapuram, subject to airport, authority and supplier confirmation.

Related ATTS services: airport ground handling in India and aviation fuelling services in India.

More India airport guides: Kochi (COK) and Kozhikode (CCJ).

Official airport information: For current terminal, passenger, flight and airport notices, check the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport official website.