Mangaluru, Karnataka
Mangaluru International Airport (IXE) — Airport Security Guide
Last updated: 8 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
Mangaluru International Airport (IXE / VOML) serves Mangaluru, Karnataka, at 337 ft above sea level. It has 2 runways (longest 2,449 m, concrete), and is operated by Adani Mangaluru International Airport Ltd. Passenger and baggage screening follows BCAS security rules.
- State
- Karnataka
- IATA / ICAO
- IXE / VOML
- Elevation
- 337 ft
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,449 m (concrete)
- Operator
- Adani Mangaluru International Airport Ltd
- Coordinates
- 12.95°N, 74.89°E
Where is Mangaluru International Airport?
Mangaluru International Airport serves Mangaluru in Karnataka and sits 337 feet above sea level, at 12.95°N, 74.89°E. It is operated by Adani Mangaluru International Airport Ltd. Its codes are IXE (IATA) and VOML (ICAO).
Runways at IXE
Mangaluru International Airport has 2 runways, the longest measuring 2,449 m with a concrete surface. It operates under BCAS security oversight, the framework that governs civil aviation security across India.
Security screening at IXE
Every passenger at IXE clears pre-embarkation security screening, and 100% of hold baggage is screened before loading, as required by BCAS. At India's major airports this is carried out by the CISF. Prohibited-item and dangerous-goods rules follow the national BCAS and DGCA lists.
Is DigiYatra available at IXE?
DigiYatra — the voluntary facial-recognition entry and boarding system — is being rolled out in phases across major Indian airports, so availability changes over time. Check the official DigiYatra app for the current status at Mangaluru International Airport. You can always travel with a boarding pass and photo ID instead.