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Airports / India / IXM
Medium airport · IXM
Madurai Airport.
Madurai, India · 459 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
2,684 ratings
0
Operators based
459
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Madurai, IndiaELEV 459 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
2,684
Google reviews
ratings on Google
459
Field elevation
feet above sea level
67
Nearest alternate
nm to TRZ
Field standing
#60 / 134
India airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 2684 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated India fields.
67 nm
To the nearest alternate
Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ).
Overview
Madurai Airport (VOMD / IXM) is a mid-sized airport serving Madurai, India. The field lies at an elevation of 459 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
IXM has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ, 67 nm), Coimbatore International Airport (CJB, 95 nm), and Cochin International Airport (COK, 102 nm). IXM offers a single 5,990-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the heavy jet class.
Quotes for flights out of IXM vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Madurai Air Force Station. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from IXM, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Despite being a smaller airport, it offers a smooth and comfortable travel experience.”
Pankaj Chhikara5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The green decor outside is good and the staff strive to keep the place hygenic”
AGE Tamizha Official (AGE தமிழா Official)5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VOMD
IATA
IXM
FAA / Local
VOMD
Elevation
459 ft
Coordinates
9.8345° N · 78.0934° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs India fields
state range 5–10,682 ft
At 459 ft, IXM sits lower than 56% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,990 ft
- 09/275,990 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,990 ft
IXM's 5,990 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 67nmTRZTiruchirappalli International AirportTiruchirappalli
- 95nmCJBCoimbatore International AirportCoimbatore
- 102nmCOKCochin International AirportKochi
- 107nmTRVThiruvananthapuram International AirportThiruvananthapuram
- 117nmJAFJaffna International AirportJaffna
- 117nmSXVSalem AirportSalem
Location
Open the full mapVOMD · Madurai Airport · Madurai, India
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from IXM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,983 nm | 14h 19m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 7,013 nm | 16h 43m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 7,200 nm | 17h 9m |
| Boston (BED) | 7,245 nm | 17h 15m |
| New York (TEB) | 7,396 nm | 17h 36m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 7,563 nm | 17h 59m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 7,576 nm | 18h 1m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 7,602 nm | 18h 5m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use IXM?
- Madurai Airport's longest paved runway is 5,990 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at IXM?
- Madurai Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,990 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to IXM?
- The closest alternate is Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), about 67 nm away, followed by Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) at 95 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from IXM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 14h 19m (5,983 nm), Honolulu about 16h 43m (7,013 nm), Seattle about 17h 9m (7,200 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.