IATA CodeMAA
ICAO CodeVOMM
CountryIndia India
Aerial view of Chennai International Airport (MAA) in Chennai

Chennai, India

Location

UTC

Timezone

12.9900 N, 80.1693 E

Coordinates

52 ft (16 m)

Elevation

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What is Chennai International Airport?

Chennai International Airport (MAA/VOMM) is Large Airport serving Chennai in India. Located at coordinates 12.9900 N, 80.1693 E, the airport sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. Operating in the UTC timezone, the airport offers scheduled commercial flights to various destinations.

Current Weather

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Humidity64%
Wind27 km/h
Visibility10 km

Local Time

19:08:42

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Timezone Information

Local Timezone
UTC
Region: India
Continent: Asia
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Where is Chennai International Airport on Map?

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Geographic Information

HemisphereNorthern Hemisphere
ContinentAsia
CountryIndia India (IN)
CityChennai
Latitude12.990005
Longitude80.169296
Coordinates12.990005° N, 80.169296° E
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
GPS CodeVOMM
Region CodeIN-TN

Location Map

Map of Chennai International Airport

Runways at Chennai International Airport

Chennai International Airport has 4 runway(s). Below you can find detailed information about each runway including dimensions and surface type.

07/25
Primary
Length
3,658 m12,001 ft
Width
45 m148 ft
Surface
Asphalt
07/25
Runway 2
Length
3,658 m12,001 ft
Width
45 m148 ft
Surface
Asphalt
12/30
Runway 3
Length
2,045 m6,709 ft
Width
45 m148 ft
Surface
Pem
12/30
Runway 4
Length
2,045 m6,709 ft
Width
45 m148 ft
Surface
Pem

Terminals at Chennai International Airport

Chennai International Airport has 4 terminal(s). Below you can find the list of terminals and buildings at this airport.

Anna International Terminal 4
Cargo Terminal
Kamaraj Domestic Terminal 1
New Integrated Terminal (Terminal 2)

Radio Frequencies at Chennai International Airport

Communication frequencies for pilots and aviation personnel at Chennai International Airport. These frequencies are used for air traffic control, ground operations, and airport information services.

TypeFrequencyDescription
ACC118.900 MHzCHENNAI CNTR
APP127.900 MHzAPP
ATIS127.450 MHzATIS
GCA125.700 MHzSCHENNAI RADARS
GND121.900 MHzGND
TWR118.100 MHzTWR
Chennai International Airport

About Chennai International Airport

Chennai International Airport is an international airport serving the city of Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, India. It is located in Tirusulam in Chengalpattu district, in the Greater Chennai Metropolitan Area around 21 km (13 mi) southwest of the city centre. The first air service was operated in 1915 and the airport was commissioned in 1930. The airport serves as the southern regional headquarters of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for South India comprising the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana, and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry.

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Airport Analysis for Chennai International Airport

Category
Large airport
Airport classification type
Altitude
Low
52 ft (16 m)
Service Status
Scheduled Flights Available
Regular scheduled flights operate at this airport
Direction Compass
NorthEast
Hemisphere position
Continent
Asia
Geographic region
Coordinate Position
Northern Hemisphere, Eastern Meridian
Geographic coordinate information

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Nearby Cities to Chennai International Airport

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2 km2 min drive
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PalavakkamTamil Nadu
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VengavasalTamil Nadu
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NandambakkamTamil Nadu
11 km11 min drive
NeelankaraiTamil Nadu
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AmbatturTamil Nadu
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ChetputTamil Nadu
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ChennaiTamil Nadu
16 km16 min drive
GuduvancheriTamil Nadu
20 km20 min drive

Closest States to Chennai International Airport

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PuducherryPY
123 km6 airports
Tamil NaduTN
264 km32 airports
Andhra PradeshAP
328 km34 airports
KeralaKL
486 km29 airports
KarnatakaKA
546 km33 airports
TelanganaTG
583 km13 airports
GoaGA
701 km7 airports
LakshadweepLD
857 km13 airports
MaharashtraMH
889 km574 cities
ChhattisgarhCT
939 km8 airports

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Frequently Asked Questions

The IATA code for Chennai International Airport is MAA. The ICAO code is VOMM. These codes are used by airlines, travel agencies, and passengers to identify the airport in booking systems.
Where is Chennai International Airport located?
Chennai International Airport is located in Chennai, India. The airport's coordinates are 12.9900 N, 80.1693 E.
What is the timezone at Chennai International Airport?
Chennai International Airport operates in the UTC timezone.
What is the elevation of Chennai International Airport?
Chennai International Airport is located at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level.