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Chennai International Airport VOMM

Karan Sharma | - 12/24/2018

Chennai International Airport VOMM: Chennai Airport is India’s fourth-busiest airport by overall passenger traffic. It serves the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu.

Serves:	Chennai	Country:	India
ICAO:	VOMM	IATA:	MAA
Elevation:	52ft	Coordinates:	12°58′56″N 80°9′49″E
Ground frequency:	121.9 MHZ	Tower frequency:	118.1 MHZ
Runways:	2	Longest runway:	12,001 ft
Timezone:	UTC + 5.30 hrs	Fire category:	CAT 9
Airport type:	International	AOE:	Yes

Operational Information

Permit lead time is three working days from non-PRC countries and seven days from PRC countries
Parking slots are available
Jet A1 and AVGAS are available
PPR is not necessary

On the Ground

Number of aircraft handled: 600 per day
PCN: 62/R/C/W/T
Types of aircraft handled: A340, B777, B747
Navaid: DVOR, ILS, NDB, DME
Cargo capacity: 5 MT
FBO: No FBO at this airport
Alternate airport: VOBL

Contact Numbers

Police: 044 2256 1261
Customs: 044 2234 0008
Airport authority: 044 2256 1122

Tourist Information

Chennai has a tropical wet and dry climate
Safe and secure
The airport is about a 30-minute drive from the city centre
Attractions: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Government Museum, and Marina Beach

For more information on Chennai Airport, visit the official website here

For support with your flight operations to Chennai Airport, contact UAS India