Madurai airport code is IXM, and its ICAO code is VOMD. Madurai Airport serves southern Tamil Nadu and supports domestic, international and business aviation movements.
Madurai Airport Overview
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Airport identity and infrastructure
- Airport: Madurai Airport
- IATA code: IXM
- ICAO code: VOMD
- Location: Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Operator: Airports Authority of India
- Runway: approximately 2,285 metres
Recent passenger traffic has been around 1.4 million annually, not more than two million. Rank and traffic figures change each year and should be treated as context rather than permanent airport facts.
International status
Madurai’s international designation and the services available for a specific flight must be verified against current official airport and customs information. An international label does not by itself guarantee customs, immigration, parking or handling availability for every operation.
Business Aviation Planning at IXM
Confirm permits, aircraft acceptance, parking, handling, aviation fuel and customs or immigration arrangements before departure. Submit operator and aircraft documents, routing, crew and passenger details and required services.
Operational considerations
- Verify runway and aircraft-performance requirements.
- Review current NOTAMs, weather and airport restrictions.
- Confirm customs and immigration for international movements.
- Check parking and handler reporting instructions.
- Reconfirm fuel, equipment, catering and transport.
Aircraft performance and airport acceptance
Business aviation operators planning Madurai should review current runway information and aircraft-specific performance requirements before confirming the mission. Provide the aircraft registration and type, operator, routing, schedule, passenger and crew details early for permissions and airport coordination. Parking and operating acceptance should be reconfirmed before departure.
International formalities and turnaround services
For an international movement, verify that customs, immigration and quarantine arrangements are available for the intended date and time. The handling request should specify aviation fuel, ground equipment, catering, baggage and passenger assistance. Advance sequencing is useful where the aircraft has a short ground time or a same-day return.
Heat, monsoon and regional transfers
High temperatures can affect aircraft performance and ramp conditions, while seasonal rain may influence road journeys. Crews should review current weather and NOTAMs and retain suitable operational margins. Confirm whether passengers are travelling within Madurai or onward to another part of southern Tamil Nadu before arranging vehicles and crew accommodation.
Ground handling and aviation fuel
ATTS can coordinate permits, ground handling, aviation fuel, supervision, transport and crew or passenger support at Madurai, subject to airport, authority and supplier confirmation.
Related ATTS services: airport ground handling in India and aviation fuelling services in India.
More India airport guides: Chennai (MAA) and Tiruchirappalli (TRZ).
Official airport information: For current terminal, passenger, flight and airport notices, check the Airports Authority of India Madurai airport page.
Related Tamil Nadu airport guide: See the Coimbatore Airport (CJB) guide for business aviation planning in western Tamil Nadu.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the airport code for Madurai?
Madurai Airport uses IATA code IXM and ICAO code VOMD.
How long is the runway at Madurai Airport?
The runway is approximately 2,285 metres long. Operators must use current declared distances for performance planning.
Can an international business aviation flight use IXM?
The required customs, immigration, airport acceptance and handling arrangements must be confirmed for the exact flight before operation.
Can ATTS coordinate support at IXM?
ATTS can coordinate permits, handling, aviation fuel, supervision and crew or passenger support, subject to confirmation for the requested movement.
