Mangaluru International Airport handled 5,851.74 tonnes of cargo during the 2025-26 fiscal year, according to data from the Union Government [1].
These figures provide a benchmark for the airport's operational capacity and its role in the regional supply chain of Karnataka. Tracking these metrics allows the government to assess infrastructure needs and the economic health of the Mangalore aviation hub.
The data covers the fiscal period from April 2025 to March 2026 [1]. In addition to cargo volumes, the Union Government said the airport managed 2.56 million passengers [2].
Operational activity remained steady throughout the year. The report said the facility recorded 18,917 air traffic movements [3]. This total encompasses all take-offs and landings processed by the airport during the specified period.
The release of these statistics is part of the Union Government's annual reporting process on airport performance [1]. By documenting these specific figures, the government monitors how regional airports contribute to national connectivity and trade.
Mangaluru International Airport serves as a critical gateway for the coastal region of Karnataka. The balance between passenger traffic and cargo handling reflects the facility's dual role in supporting both tourism, and industrial logistics.
“Mangaluru International Airport handled 5,851.74 tonnes of cargo during the 2025-26 fiscal year”
The reported cargo and passenger volumes indicate Mangaluru's continued function as a primary logistics and transit point for coastal Karnataka. While passenger numbers show steady demand, the cargo data serves as a key indicator for the region's export-import activity and industrial output.
