List of airports in Tamil Nadu
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The Indian state of Tamil Nadu has four international, and six domestic or private airports.[1][2] Chennai International Airport, which is the fifth busiest airport by passenger traffic in India, is a major international airport and the main gateway to the state.[3] Other international airports in the state include Coimbatore, Madurai, and Tiruchirapalli.[2] Domestic flights are operational to certain airports like Thoothukudi and Salem while flights are planned to be introduced to more domestic airports by the UDAN scheme of Government of India.[4]
The Southern Air Command of the Indian Air Force operates three air bases in the state Sulur, Tambaram and Thanjavur.[5] The Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy operates airbases at Uchipuli and Chennai.[6] The Southern Naval Command of the Indian Navy operates an airbase at Arakkonam.[7] The Indian Coast Guard operates an air station in Chennai.[8]
The aviation history of the state began in 1910, when Giacomo D'Angelis built the first powered flight in Asia and tested it in Island Grounds.[9] In 1915, Tata Air Mail started an airmail service between Karachi and Madras, marking the beginning of civil aviation in India.[10] On 15 October 1932, J. R. D. Tata flew a Puss Moth aircraft carrying air mail from Karachi to Bombay's Juhu Airstrip and the flight was continued to Madras piloted by aviator Nevill Vintcent marking the first scheduled commercial flight.[11][12]
Civilian airports
| Airport | Location | IATA Code | ICAO Code | Type | Operational | Owned/operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai International Airport | Chennai | MAA | VOMM | International | Yes | Airports Authority of India[13] |
| Coimbatore International Airport | Coimbatore | CJB | VOCB | International | Yes | |
| Hosur Aerodrome | Hosur | VO95 | State/Private | Limited[a] | Taneja Aerospace[14] | |
| Madurai Airport | Madurai | IXM | VOMD | International | Yes | Airports Authority of India[13] |
| Neyveli Airport | Neyveli | NVY | VONY | State/Private | No | Neyveli Lignite Corporation[15] |
| Salem Airport | Salem | SXV | VOSM | Domestic | Yes | Airports Authority of India[13] |
| Thanjavur Airport[b] | Thanjavur | TJV | VOTJ | Domestic | No | Airports Authority of India and Ministry of Defence |
| Thoothukudi Airport | Thoothukudi | TCR | VOTK | Domestic | Yes | Airports Authority of India[13] |
| Tiruchirappalli International Airport | Tiruchirappalli | TRZ | VOTR | International | Yes | |
| Vellore Airport | Vellore | VOVR | Domestic | No |
Military airbases
| Airbase | Location | IATA Code | ICAO Code | Owned/operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Guard Air Station[8] | Chennai[c] | MAA | VOMM | Indian Coast Guard |
| INS Parundu[6] | Uchipuli | VORM | Indian Navy | |
| INS Rajali[7] | Arakkonam | VOAR | ||
| Naval Air Enclave[6] | Chennai[d] | MAA | VOMM | |
| Sulur Air Force Station[5] | Coimbatore | VOSX | Indian Air Force | |
| Tambaram Air Force Station[5] | Chennai | VOTX | ||
| Thanjavur Air Force Station[5] | Thanjavur | TJV | VOTJ |
Defunct
| Airport | Location |
|---|---|
| Chettinad Airport[16] | Karaikudi |
| Cholavaram Airstrip[17] | Chennai |
| Kayathar Airport[18] | Kayathar |
| Ulundurpettai Airport[19] | Ulundurpettai |
Notes
- Used for maintenance, repair and overhaul operations
- Though designated to operate civilian flights as well, the airport is currently used exclusively by the Indian Air Force.
- The Coast Guard Air Station operates in the premises of the Chennai International Airport and shares the facilities.
- The Naval Air Enclave operates in the premises of the Chennai International Airport and shares the facilities.