What is the tower frequency at VOMM?

The tower frequency at Chennai Intl is 118.1 MHz.

Does VOMM require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Chennai Intl (India).

Where is VOMM located?

Chennai Intl (VOMM) is located in Chennai, India.

What is the IATA code for VOMM?

The IATA code for Chennai Intl is MAA.

How long is the runway at VOMM?

The main runway at Chennai Intl (07/25) measures 12001 X 148.

Does VOMM have an ILS approach?

Yes, Chennai Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 07/25, 12/30.

Is VOMM a port of entry?

Yes, Chennai Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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Chennai Intl (VOMM/MAA) — Chennai, India

Chennai Intl (VOMM/MAA) serves Chennai, India. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (07/25, 12/30). Field elevation is 52 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 7/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: VOMM
Name: Chennai Intl
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 12.990005
Longitude: 80.169296
Elevation: 52 ft
Country: India
Municipality: Chennai
IATA Code: MAA
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
Distance from City: 15.1 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 07/25

Designation: 07/25
Dimensions: 12001 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Runway 12/30

Designation: 12/30
Dimensions: 6708 X 148
Surface: PEM
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.100 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: 127.900 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 127.450 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday 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: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: No PPR for scheduled flights. GA requires DGCA landing permit.
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Calculated by MTOW; approx INR 500/ton for international
Parking Fee: INR 80/ton per 2h block
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: INR
Remarks: Operated by AAI (Airports Authority of India). Fees per AAI/AERA tariff order.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Supplied by IOCL/BPCL/HPCL. Into-plane service at domestic and international terminals.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Full CIQ at international terminal. APIS required. BCAS security mandatory. e-Visa available.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: No formal curfew; 24-hour operations. DGCA slot coordination required. BCAS security mandatory. Chapter 2 banned.

Airport Services

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India Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 3d Landing: 7d

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 / GA Operations:

Private flights require DGCA permit and security clearance. Ministry of Defence approval needed for certain routes.

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Active NOTAMs

A2007/26 warning

Aerodrome restriction

TRIAL OPS OF SIMUL OPS ON DIVERGING RWY25 AND RWY30 WILL TAKE PLACE WITH THE FLW DETAILS: 1. ARR AND DEP OPS ON RWY25 AND DEP OPS ON RWY30 2. DEP FM RWY30 TO LINE UP AT TWY R3 INT (TORA 2509M) 3. DRG HR OF DAYLIGHT ON NEED BASIS INFO WILL BE BCST ON ATIS 4. NO SID WILL BE ISSUED PRIOR TO DEP …

2026-06-24 07:00:00 2026-09-24 12:30:00

A2289/26 caution

Approach procedure change

REFER VOMF NOTAM A2287/26 REG INDIAN AIRFORCE EXER. DRG ACT THE FLW STARS NOT AVBL: RWY 07 ADKAL 2E?TEGUT 2E NOPES 2E RWY 25 ADKAL 2F?TEGUT 2F NOPES 2F RWY 12 ADKAL 2G?TEGUT 2G NOPES 2G RWY 30 ADKAL 2H?TEGUT 2H NOPES 2H ARR MAY EXP TACTICAL RADAR VECTORING CLR OF THE ACT

2026-07-30 04:30:00 2026-07-31 07:30:00

A2181/26 caution

Approach procedure change

REF VOMF NOTAM A2178/26 REG NAVAL COAST BATTERY(ROYAPURAM) FRNG THE FLW STAR NOT AVBL DRG ACT: RWY25-BOPRI 2F, RINTO 2F, GUNRI 2F, GURAS 2F, DOKET 2F, OPAMO 2F, TULNA 2F, ADKAL 2F, TEGUT 2F AND NOPES 2F

2026-07-28 08:30:00 2026-07-28 09:30:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at VOMM?: The tower frequency at Chennai Intl is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at VOMM?: Chennai Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does VOMM require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Chennai Intl (India).
Where is VOMM located?: Chennai Intl (VOMM) is located in Chennai, India.
What is the IATA code for VOMM?: The IATA code for Chennai Intl is MAA.
How long is the runway at VOMM?: The main runway at Chennai Intl (07/25) measures 12001 X 148.
Does VOMM have an ILS approach?: Yes, Chennai Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 07/25, 12/30.
Is VOMM a port of entry?: Yes, Chennai Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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