The correct answer is: a) Nedumbassery Airport.
Cochin International Airport (CIAL), also known as Nedumbassery Airport, is an international airport located in Nedumbassery, about 25 kilometers (16 mi) from Kochi, Kerala, India. It is the largest airport in the state of Kerala and the third busiest airport in India after Indira Gandhi International Airport and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
The airport was opened in 1999 and has two terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Terminal 1 is used for domestic flights, while Terminal 2 is used for international flights. The airport has a capacity of handling 10 million passengers per year.
Cochin International Airport is a major hub for Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet. It also serves as a hub for several low-cost carriers, including AirAsia India, GoAir, and Vistara.
The airport is connected to Kochi by road and rail. The airport is also connected to other major cities in India by air.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- a) Nedumbassery Airport: This is the correct answer. Cochin International Airport is also known as Nedumbassery Airport.
- b) Naval Air Station: This is not the correct answer. Cochin International Airport is not a naval air station.
- c) Willingdon Island Airport: This is not the correct answer. Cochin International Airport is not located on Willingdon Island.
- d) Spice Coast Airport: This is not the correct answer. Cochin International Airport is not known as Spice Coast Airport.