The Malabar Development Council (MDC) has hailed the proposal of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to extend the runway length of the Calicut International Airport runway from 2,850 m to 3,500 m. The decision to spend up to INR 10 billion for the expansion of the airport was also a big relief to the air passengers in Malabar (the northern districts of Kerala State), according to MDC President C.E. Chakkunny. #1060.5