Salem Airport (VOSM)
Medium airport · Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
Airport data
| Name | Salem Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VOSM |
| IATA | SXV |
| Elevation | 1,008 ft (307 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 11°46'60" E 78°3'56" 11.78330, 78.06560 |
| Location | Salem, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,925 ft (1806 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
Salem Airport at a glance
Salem Airport is a medium airport in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India, known to airline systems as SXV. The field elevation of 1,008 ft (307 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VOSM are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 5,925 ft (1806 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VOSM 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 Salem 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 | 134 km (72 NM) |
| HAL Airport | VOBG | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Coimbatore International Airport | VOCB | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Mysore Airport | VOMY | 161 km (87 NM) |
| Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru | VOBL | 162 km (87 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Salem Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,008 ft field elevation of Salem 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 Salem Airport
What is the ICAO code of Salem Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Salem Airport is VOSM, and its IATA code is SXV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Salem Airport above sea level?
Salem Airport sits at an elevation of 1,008 feet (307 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Salem Airport located?
The airport lies at 11.7833, 78.0656 — in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tiruchirappalli International Airport, about 134 km away.
Does VOSM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VOSM 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 Salem Airport?
Salem Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 5,925 ft (1806 m) with a ASP surface.