Coimbatore International Airport (VOCB)
Large airport · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Airport data
| Name | Coimbatore International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VOCB |
| IATA | CJB |
| Elevation | 1,324 ft (404 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 11°1'48" E 77°2'36" 11.03000, 77.04340 |
| Location | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,480 ft (2585 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Coimbatore International Airport at a glance
Coimbatore International Airport is a large airport in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, known to airline systems as CJB. The field elevation of 1,324 ft (404 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VOCB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 8,480 ft (2585 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VOCB shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Coimbatore International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calicut International Airport | VOCL | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Cochin International Airport | VOCI | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Salem Airport | VOSM | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Mysore Airport | VOMY | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Madurai Airport | VOMD | 176 km (95 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Coimbatore International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,324 ft field elevation of Coimbatore International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 139 airports and airfields we list for India — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Coimbatore International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Coimbatore International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Coimbatore International Airport is VOCB, and its IATA code is CJB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Coimbatore International Airport above sea level?
Coimbatore International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,324 feet (404 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Coimbatore International Airport located?
The airport lies at 11.0300, 77.0434 — in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Calicut International Airport, about 119 km away.
Does VOCB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VOCB appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Coimbatore International Airport?
Coimbatore International Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 8,480 ft (2585 m) with a ASP surface.