
Regional airport · Madurai, India
Madurai
- Elevation
- 459 ft
- Coordinates
- 9°50′N 78°06′E
- Local time
- Asia/Kolkata
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Field information
VOMD runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Madurai (VOMD/IXM) has one runway, 09/27, 5,990 ft (1,826 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at VOMD, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Asia/Kolkata
Country
India
IN
Municipality
Madurai
Elevation
459 ft
Position
9.8345, 78.0934
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Runways · VOMD
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,990 ft (1,826 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at VOMD.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Madurai (VOMD / IXM) in Madurai, India, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VOMD is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at VOMD
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – India
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of India. Applicable permit lead times for India are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for India are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at VOMD
Direct FBO and handler coordination at VOMD covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at VOMD
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VOMD is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to VOMD
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VOMD: 9° 50′ 4″ N 78° 5′ 36″ E; elevation 459 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Madurai
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Madurai. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VOMD.
- 06
Cargo Operations at VOMD
Support for freighter operations into VOMD covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where VOMD sits in the network
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Operating into VOMD?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Madurai — one desk for the whole trip.