Coimbatore
Coimbatore (VOCB/CJB) serves Coimbatore, India. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (05/23). Field elevation is 1324 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: VOCB
- Name: Coimbatore
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 11.03
- Longitude: 77.043404
- Elevation: 1324 ft
- Country: India
- Municipality: Coimbatore
- IATA Code: CJB
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
- Distance from City: 9.3 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 05/23
- Designation: 05/23
- Dimensions: 8480 X 150
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.150 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 128.050 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://www.airportsindia.org.in/allAirports/coimbatore_generalinfo.jsp
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Calculated by MTOW; approx INR 220/ton
- Parking Fee: INR 130/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: INR
- Remarks: Fees calculated per AAI schedule. GST applicable on landing and parking charges.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Supplied by Indian Oil, BPCL, or HPCL. Into-plane service available at major airports.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full CIQ at international airports. APIS required via Bureau of Immigration online system.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Noise abatement procedures apply. Night operations may be restricted at some airports.
Alternates
VOCL
- ICAO: VOCL
- Name: Calicut
- Distance (NM): 64.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ at international airports. APIS required via Bureau of Immigration online system.
VOCI
- ICAO: VOCI
- Name: Cochin Intl
- Distance (NM): 64.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ at international terminal (Terminal 3). APIS required. BCAS security mandatory. High volume of Middle East traffic.
VOTR
- ICAO: VOTR
- Name: Tiruchirappalli
- Distance (NM): 100.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ at international airports. APIS required via Bureau of Immigration online system.
Airport Services
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India Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 24 hours minimum; 7 working days for Prior Reference Countries (PRC)
- Landing Lead Time: Standard: 3 working days (flight on 4th day). PRC countries: 7 working days (flight on 8th day). Tech stop/fuel stop: 1 working day (except PRC). Military airports: 15-20 business days.
Private flights require DGCA permit and security clearance. Ministry of Defence approval needed for certain routes.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at VOCB?
- The tower frequency at Coimbatore is 118.15 MHz.
- What fuel is available at VOCB?
- Coimbatore offers Jet A-1.
- Does VOCB require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Coimbatore (India).