Ratnagiri Airport - RTC
Ratnagiri Airport is a public airport located in Ratnagiri, India. it sits at the area called Mirjole inside the state of Maharashtra, India. RTC Airport was built in 1973 by the Government of India. However, after being unsatisfactorily finished, the construction was transferred to the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation. The contractor upgraded, expanded and maintained the airport in 1997. It was later on handed to the Indian Coast Guard to set up the air station. The airport is not being used for any passenger scheduled or chartered flights.
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Still under the management of the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation, RTC-Ratnagiri Airport is 93 meters above mean sea level. It also serves the areas of Maharashtra and the Konkan Division. The Indian Coast Guard is developing the airport to a full-fledged air station that will play one of the most important roles in the search and rescue operation and maritime surveillance of the region. There is no scheduled air service available in the airport. Ganpatipule is a nearby town you can check out. It is loved for its beaches, open air museums and Hindu Temples. The sandy coast of Malgund Beach is one of the fun and interesting places to see in the area. A lighthouse, British built can be also seen on the northern area.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Ratnagiri Airport hotels are not yet available in the terminal but there are several ones located within a short drive away from the airport. The Mango Villa and the Hotel Sangam Regency is within two miles away from the airport. The Kohinoor Samudra Beach Resort is only 3 miles from the airport, while the Abhishek Beach Resort & Spa has a restaurant that serves international cuisine that would make your stay worthwhile.
On this page it is easy to search for Ratnagiri, India airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Ratnagiri, India (RTC) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the RTC airport. Most of these RTC hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Ratnagiri, India motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the RTC airport are Jijamata Udyan Thiba Point, Ganapati Temple, and Jijamata Udyan Thiba Point.
