Airport code
IXM — Madurai Airport
IXM is the IATA code for Madurai Airport, an airport serving Madurai, India. Its ICAO code is VOMD, and it operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone (UTC+5:30). The airport sits at 9.8345, 78.0934 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 459 ft (140 m).
Overview
About Madurai Airport
Madurai International Airport is an international airport in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is the fourth busiest airport by passenger traffic in the state after Chennai, Coimbatore, and Tiruchirappalli airports. The airport is located about 12 km (7.5 mi) south of the city centre. As of January 2026, four airlines operate commercial services from the airport to eight destinations including three international destinations.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | IXM |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VOMD |
| Airport name | Madurai Airport |
| City | Madurai |
| Country | India |
| Time zone | Asia/Calcutta (UTC+5:30) |
| Latitude | 9.8345 |
| Longitude | 78.0934 |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 5,990 ft (1,826 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Madurai Airport?
The IATA code for Madurai Airport is IXM.
What is the ICAO code for Madurai Airport?
The ICAO code for Madurai Airport is VOMD.
Where is IXM airport located?
Madurai Airport (IXM) is located in Madurai, India.
What time zone is IXM in?
Madurai Airport operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone, which is UTC+5:30.
What is the nearest airport to IXM?
The nearest airport to Madurai Airport (IXM) is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport (TRZ) in Tiruchirappalli, about 124 km away.
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