Navigational aids at Tuticorin airport include NDB TU, PAPI lights, and an aerodrome beacon.

Tuticorin Airport is capable of all-weather day and night operations at low visibility of less than 5 metres (16 ft).

[5] A master plan for upgrading the airport in phases had been prepared by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

Government of Tamil Nadu has handed over 600.97 acres of land free from encumbrance to the Airports Authority of India on 31 December 2018 for the expansion.

The new terminal building will cover an area of 17,341 square metres, with 4 entry gates and be able to handle 1440 passengers during peak hours with 21 check in counters, 7 baggage scanner, 644 SHA seating capacity and 3 aerobridges.