Airport School Calicut International Airport

What Airport School Calicut International Airport does

Airport School Calicut International Airport is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school operating from the campus of Calicut International Airport in Padinharathara, Karipur, Malappuram district, Kerala. Established in 1990 and operated under the Airports Authority of India (AAI) — a Government of India entity under the Ministry of Civil Aviation — the institution serves students from Pre-KG through Class 12, with the school Secretary held by an AAI Joint General Manager (Venu T). The stated workforce is approximately 20 employees, supporting a small-scale K-12 educational operation primarily for airport community families and the surrounding Malappuram catchment area.

The school's core offering is the CBSE curriculum delivered through traditional classroom instruction enhanced by dedicated Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Computer, Mathematics, and Language laboratories. Digital operations are managed through the IHD Management System (a school ERP provided by Carmellight Technologies) covering administration, student records, and academic management. Parent engagement is supported by a dedicated mobile application available on both Android (com.ihd.airport) and iOS (ihd-student), and the school's public-facing presence is maintained through its website (airportschool.ac.in) and social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn). Notable credentials include CBSE affiliation, full regulatory certification suite (Fire and Safety, Health and Sanitation, Building Fitness, Land, NOC, Society Registration), and consecutive Malappuram Sahodaya Excellence Awards (2023-24 and 2024-25).

The revenue model is straightforward: tuition and academic fees billed annually per student, with the Fee Structure for AY 2025-26 publicly disclosed and payments processed through a Federal Bank online portal. There are no disclosed ancillary revenue streams, no external investors, and no funding activity — the school is entirely government-owned and operated as part of AAI's social welfare mandate. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via an online admission portal (admission.wakinedu.com) and an on-campus Admission Cell. The competitive positioning centers on the airport-campus identity, values-based education, board exam preparation, and a record of district-level sports achievements.

Name

Airport School Calicut International Airport

Legal name

Airport School Calicut International Airport

Website

https://airportschool.ac.in

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Airport School Calicut International Airport is a CBSE-affiliated K-12 school (Pre-KG to Class 12) operating on the Calicut International Airport campus in Kerala, India, under the Airports Authority of India. It serves local and airport-community families with annual tuition billing, basic lab facilities, and a parent mobile app.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education (CBSE-affiliated school)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led) (EDAJAFAB)

Keywords

• K-12 education
• CBSE affiliated school
• Secondary education
• Primary education
• Kindergarten programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Karipur

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Primary revenue from tuition fees charged to students across Pre-KG to Class 12. Fee structure documented for academic year 2025-26. Fee payment facilitated through Federal Bank online payment portal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Airport School Calicut International Airport delivers CBSE-affiliated K-12 education from Pre-KG through Class 12 at its campus inside Calicut International Airport in Karipur, Kerala. Instruction is supported by Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics, Computer, and Language laboratories, alongside sports, arts, music, and cultural extracurricular activities. The school is operated under the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and uses the IHD Management System and a Parent App for academic administration and parent communication.

Product overview

Airport School Calicut International Airport operates as a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary educational institution offering comprehensive academic programs from Kindergarten through Class XII. The school provides educational services through traditional classroom instruction enhanced by various lab facilities including Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Computer, Mathematics, and Language labs. The institution maintains digital operations through the IHD Management System for administrative functions and offers a Parent App for mobile access to school information and communications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Academic Program (Pre-KG to Class 12, CBSE-affiliated) CBSE-affiliated academic program delivered from Pre-KG through Class 12, covering classroom instruction in core subjects, board examination preparation (SSCE), and access to subject laboratories, library, and playground facilities. Targeted at K-12 students and families, particularly in the Malappuram district and Calicut International Airport community.
• Parent Mobile App (Airport School Parent App) Dedicated mobile application for parents/guardians, available on Google Play Store (com.ihd.airport) and Apple App Store (ihd-student), enabling parents to receive school updates and access student-related information. Targeted at parents of currently enrolled K-12 students.

Quantifiable outcome

• SSCE 2023-24: Commerce and Science stream toppers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Airports Authority of India (AAI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAI manages and oversees the school through its representative. Venu T, Joint General Manager (CNS), AAI, serves as Secretary of the school. The school is located within the Calicut International Airport premises and operates under AAI's management.
• Carmellight TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides the IHD (Intelligent Hostel/School Data) Management System used for school administration, student records, and academic management. Powers the school's digital infrastructure and mobile applications.
• CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with CBSE for conducting board examinations and following CBSE curriculum from Class 1 to Class 12.
• Malappuram Sahodaya Schools ComplexminorOthersMember of Malappuram Sahodaya Schools Complex, participating in district-level academic and sports activities, and receiving Excellence Awards for academic performance.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• National Public School (NPS): CBSE-affiliated K-12 schools with comparable full primary-to-secondary programs and emphasis on academics and extracurriculars; competes in the same Kerala private-school segment.
• Chinmaya Vidyalaya: CBSE K-12 schools across Kerala with comparable curriculum, lab facilities, and emphasis on holistic development; directly competes for the same parent segment in nearby districts.
• Amrita Vidyalayam: Network of CBSE-affiliated K-12 schools in Kerala with similar full-stack Pre-KG to Class 12 delivery, comparable focus on values-based education, and overlapping catchment in Malappuram and surrounding districts.
• Bhavan's Vidya Mandir: Large Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan-run CBSE schools with full K-12 programs in Kerala; serves a similar parent base seeking established CBSE schooling with extracurricular emphasis.
• Kendriya Vidyalaya Calicut: Government-run CBSE school under Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan; the closest comparable model to Airport School because of government/PSU oversight, CBSE curriculum, and central-India fee structure in the same region.

Emerging players

• Amity Global School: Multi-curriculum K-12 school expanding into Kerala markets with premium positioning; comparable private K-12 model targeting higher-fee families in tier-2 cities.

Broad incumbents

• Global Indian International School (GIIS): Large K-12 chain offering Indian and international curricula (CBSE, IB, Cambridge); relevant for capturing international-stream students who might otherwise consider Airport School's CBSE track.
• Delhi Public School (DPS) Kerala: Part of the broader DPS chain operating CBSE schools across India; comparable curriculum and fee band, with greater brand recognition that competes for the same Malappuram/Calicut catchment.

Others

• Airports Authority of India (AAI) Schools Wing: Parent organization and operator of welfare schools at other airports across India; directly comparable governance and operating model for assessing Airport School's strategic position within the broader AAI ecosystem.
• Carmellight Technologies: Technology partner providing the IHD Management System that powers Airport School's digital infrastructure; relevant as an enabler for any expansion or new-school deployment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xairportschool.ac.in/https://twitter.com
• YouTubeairportschool.ac.in/https://www.instagram.com/airport_seniorsecondary_school?igsh=MWtoZDk0bmUzNnI2bw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/airport-school-calicut-international-airport
• Instagraminstagram.com/airport_seniorsecondary_school?igsh=MWtoZDk0bmUzNnI2bw%3D%3D

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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