Madurai Airport (VOMD)
Medium airport · Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Airport data
| Name | Madurai Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VOMD |
| IATA | IXM |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 9°50'4" E 78°5'36" 9.83451, 78.09340 |
| Location | Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,990 ft (1826 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Madurai Airport at a glance
Madurai Airport is a medium airport in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, known to airline systems as IXM. The field elevation of 459 ft (140 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VOMD 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, 09/27, offers 5,990 ft (1826 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VOMD 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 Madurai Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tiruchirappalli International Airport | VOTR | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Coimbatore International Airport | VOCB | 176 km (95 NM) |
| Cochin International Airport | VOCI | 189 km (102 NM) |
| Thiruvananthapuram International Airport | VOTV | 198 km (107 NM) |
| Jaffna International Airport | VCCJ | 217 km (117 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Madurai Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 459 ft field elevation of Madurai 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 Madurai Airport
What is the ICAO code of Madurai Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Madurai Airport is VOMD, and its IATA code is IXM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Madurai Airport above sea level?
Madurai Airport sits at an elevation of 459 feet (140 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Madurai Airport located?
The airport lies at 9.8345, 78.0934 — in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tiruchirappalli International Airport, about 124 km away.
Does VOMD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VOMD 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 Madurai Airport?
Madurai Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 5,990 ft (1826 m) with a ASP surface.