Chennai International Airport (VOMM)
Large airport · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Airport data
| Name | Chennai International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VOMM |
| IATA | MAA |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 12°59'24" E 80°10'9" 12.99001, 80.16930 |
| Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 12,001 ft (3658 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 6,708 ft (2045 m) | 148 ft | PEM | Yes |
Chennai International Airport at a glance
Chennai International Airport is a large airport in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, known to airline systems as MAA. The field elevation of 52 ft (16 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VOMM are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 07/25 — offers 12,001 ft (3658 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VOMM 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 Chennai International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tirupati International Airport | VOTP | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Pondicherry Airport | VOPC | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Kadapa Airport | VOCP | 227 km (123 NM) |
| Salem Airport | VOSM | 265 km (143 NM) |
| Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru | VOBL | 268 km (145 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chennai International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 52 ft field elevation of Chennai 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 Chennai International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Chennai International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Chennai International Airport is VOMM, and its IATA code is MAA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Chennai International Airport above sea level?
Chennai International Airport sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chennai International Airport located?
The airport lies at 12.9900, 80.1693 — in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tirupati International Airport, about 99 km away.
Does VOMM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VOMM 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 Chennai International Airport?
Chennai International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 12,001 ft (3658 m) with a ASP surface.