5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“I would say the airport is a world class level starting from the architecture, service, facilities and so on.”
Hafizun Mushtafa5★ on Google
Airports / India / MAA
Large airport · MAA
Chennai International Airport.
Chennai, India · 52 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.2/5
Google rating
103,613 ratings
1
Operators based
52
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Chennai, IndiaELEV 52 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
103,613
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
52
Field elevation
feet above sea level
53
Nearest alternate
nm to TIR
Field standing
#46 / 134
India airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 103613 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated India fields.
53 nm
To the nearest alternate
Tirupati International Airport (TIR).
Overview
Chennai International Airport, listed as VOMM / MAA, is a large commercial airport in Chennai, India. The field lies at an elevation of 52 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: Blue Dart Aviation Ltd bases aircraft at MAA. Useful alternates include Tirupati International Airport (TIR, 53 nm), Pondicherry Airport (PNY, 65 nm), and Kadapa Airport (CDP, 123 nm). MAA offers 2 runways, the longest 12,001-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of MAA vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Madras. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from MAA, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Passenger flow is generally smooth, and despite the crowd levels, things feel reasonably organised.”
Sahil Sharda5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“I would say the airport is a world class level starting from the architecture, service, facilities and so on.”
Hafizun Mushtafa5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Chennai International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
VOMM
IATA
MAA
FAA / Local
VOMM
Elevation
52 ft
Coordinates
12.9900° N · 80.1693° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs India fields
state range 5–10,682 ft
At 52 ft, MAA sits lower than 88% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 12,001 ft
- 07/2512,001 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 12/306,708 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,001 ft
MAA's 12,001 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 53nmTIRTirupati International AirportTirupati
- 65nmPNYPondicherry AirportPuducherry (Pondicherry)
- 123nmCDPKadapa AirportKadapa
- 143nmSXVSalem AirportSalem
- 145nmBLRKempegowda International Airport BengaluruBengaluru
- 146nmVOBGHAL AirportBangalore
Location
Open the full mapVOMM · Chennai International Airport · Chennai, India
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MAA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,762 nm | 13h 48m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 6,812 nm | 16h 15m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,984 nm | 16h 39m |
| Boston (BED) | 7,124 nm | 16h 58m |
| New York (TEB) | 7,272 nm | 17h 19m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 7,357 nm | 17h 31m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 7,442 nm | 17h 42m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 7,446 nm | 17h 43m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MAA?
- Chennai International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,001 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 MAA?
- Chennai International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 12,001 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at MAA?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Chennai International Airport as a home base, including Blue Dart Aviation Ltd. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to MAA?
- The closest alternate is Tirupati International Airport (TIR), about 53 nm away, followed by Pondicherry Airport (PNY) at 65 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MAA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 13h 48m (5,762 nm), Honolulu about 16h 15m (6,812 nm), Seattle about 16h 39m (6,984 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.