About Madurai Airport

Madurai Airport (IATA: IXM, ICAO: VOMD) is a customs airport serving Madurai in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The airport is located about 12 km (7.5 mi) from the Madurai railway station and 15 km from the city center. The airport was established in 1957. Madurai airfield was first used by the Royal Air Force in World War II in 1942.

The airport has two adjacent terminals. Currently the integrated terminal is being used for both International and Domestic purpose. Airport Authority of India (AAI) is planning to convert the old terminal into a cargo complex.

As the part of modernizing 35 non-metro airports, AAI constructed a state-of-art new integrated passenger terminal adjacent to the old terminal. This terminal with an area of 17,560 m2 (189,000 sq ft) can handle a passenger capacity of 250 each on arrival and departure.

The new terminal has two lounges, VIP lounge managed by AAI and Commercial Important persons (CIP) lounge managed by TNCC-Madurai.

Considering the growing cargo potential in Madurai Airport, AAI has decided to modify old terminal into a full-fledged cargo complex. Further, cold storage facility is also being established for perishable cargo which is expected to dominate the export from this region. Mihin Lanka is expected to lift cargo to various destination like Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Middle East countries as transit cargo from Colombo.

The airport parking area has the capacity to park 375 cars and 10 buses.

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