A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE COIMBATORE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ANDKUALA LUMPUR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Airports play a crucial role in strengthening the global aviation network and supporting international business activities. They act as major hubs for export-import operations, cargo movement, logistics connectivity, business travel, and international trade development. A well- developed airport infrastructure boosts a region's economic growth by facilitating the smooth movement of people, goods, and services. In this context, comparing two airports from different countries helps in understanding the differences in infrastructure capabilities, technological advancements, service quality, and their contribution to trade and logistics.Coimbatore International Airport in Tamil Nadu, India, serves as an important gateway for the industrial and textile sectors of the region. The airport supports the export of textile goods, engineering equipment, pumps, automotive components, and perishables, which are the major products of Coimbatore's economy. Although the airport is growing rapidly, its infrastructure is still developing, with ongoing expansion projects such as runway extension, terminal modernization, and cargo facility upgrades.