Madurai Airport (IXM): Codes, Runways & Location
Madurai Airport (IATA: IXM · ICAO: VOMD) is a medium-sized airport serving Madurai, India. It lies at 9.8345° N, 78.0934° E, 459 ft (140 m) above sea level.
Overview of Madurai Airport
Madurai Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Madurai in India. It is identified by the IATA code IXM and the ICAO code VOMD. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Madurai Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1826 m (5990 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 459 ft (140 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Tuticorin Airport (TCR) about 124 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,826 m — narrow-body capable
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Seaports near Madurai Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Madurai Airport
Where is Madurai Airport located?
Madurai Airport is located in Madurai, India. Its coordinates are 9.8345° N, 78.0934° E.
What is the airport code for Madurai Airport?
Madurai Airport has an IATA code of IXM and an ICAO code of VOMD.
How long is the runway at Madurai Airport?
Madurai Airport's longest runway is about 1826 m (5990 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Madurai Airport have?
Madurai Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Madurai Airport a major airport?
Madurai Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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