Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) — Airport Security Guide
Last updated: 8 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV / VOTV) serves Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, at 15 ft above sea level. It has 1 runway (longest 3,398 m, asphalt), and is operated by Adani Thiruvananthapuram International Airport Ltd. Passenger and baggage screening follows BCAS security rules.
- State
- Kerala
- IATA / ICAO
- TRV / VOTV
- Elevation
- 15 ft
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,398 m (asphalt)
- Operator
- Adani Thiruvananthapuram International Airport Ltd
- Coordinates
- 8.48°N, 76.92°E
Where is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport?
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport serves Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala and sits 15 feet above sea level, at 8.48°N, 76.92°E. It is operated by Adani Thiruvananthapuram International Airport Ltd. Its codes are TRV (IATA) and VOTV (ICAO).
Runways at TRV
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport has 1 runway, the longest measuring 3,398 m with an asphalt surface. It operates under BCAS security oversight, the framework that governs civil aviation security across India.
Security screening at TRV
Every passenger at TRV 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 TRV?
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 Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. You can always travel with a boarding pass and photo ID instead.