Calicut airport set to miss wide-body Haj flights again
Calicut’s international airport will again be unable to host wide‑body aircraft for the upcoming Haj pilgrimage, officials said. The shortfall stems from a delayed project to lengthen the runway‑end safety zone, which remains unfinished. Without the extension, the airport cannot meet the required safety standards for larger planes, potentially affecting airline schedules and pilgrim travel plans.